Iced Tea Syrup

A concentrate for sweet tea lovers. The baking soda keeps the tea from clouding.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 10-15

Ingredients

• 1  quart water (8 cups)
• 3  family-sized tea bags or 8 -10  regular tea bags
• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1⁄8 teaspoon baking soda
• 1  lemon, juiced

Directions

1. Bring water to boiling; remove from heat then add tea bags.
2. Steep 15 minutes; discard tea bags (do not squeeze for the tea will become bitter).
3. Add sugar and baking soda; stir to dissolve.
4. Add to mixture the lemon juice.
5. To serve: pour enough tea syrup to taste in tall iced tea glass filled with ice cubes. Fill remainder of glass with water. Enjoy!