Make Perfect Ice Tea

happynana's Note:

I cut this recipe out of a Kraft Food Magazine a couple of months ago. I don't know if it is perfect but it does make nice ice tea. We have only made the sweetened tea. If you want to use sweetened tea, read instructions thoroughly to make as directed.

• Total Time: 22 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 2 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 2 quarts

• 6 tea bags
• 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups boiling water
• 6 cups cold water
• 1 cup sugar (I use 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup) (optional)
• lemon

Directions:

1. Place tea bags and baking soda in a large heat resistant glass measuring cup.
2. Add 2 cups of boiling water. Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags and pour tea into a 2 quart pitcher.
4. Add 6 cups of cold water. If you have hard water, use filtered water or bottled water.
5. For sweetened tea, put approximately 1 cup of sugar (adjust to taste) in 2 quart pitcher. Then pour tea concentrate from step 2, and after sugar has dissolved, add 6 cups of cold water.
6. To avoid cloudiness, cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
7. Garnish with lemon or mint and serve over ice.
8. Store in refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Reviews

[Chef Doozer]

SO tasty! Thank you! I was looking for a sugar free and caffeine free iced tea for my kids and me. I used 6 of the Good Earth sweet and spicy tea. It's perfect. My 12 year old son just told me it's better than soda. That is about the best compliment I could ever get!! Can't wait to try it with all different teas.

[Chef #992940]

I initially made this for my ladies bible study, and it was a huge hit. This is now the only way I make ice tea.

[Seasoned Cook]

We in the South gotta have our iced tea! Happynana this was just delicious! This makes the right fit anytime of the day! Prepared as a participant in the Feb 2010 Afternoon Tea & Light Suppers Event and also in the Aus/NZ Swap #37.