Tim's Sweet Tea

My husband perfected his own sweet tea recipe to suit our tastes. It's very important to allow the tea to chill to develop the flavor.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 gallon

Ingredients

• 1  gallon water
• 1  cup sugar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2  family-size tea bags (we use Luzianne)

Directions

1. 1. Heat 2 quarts water to just below a simmer in a kettle.
2. 2. Remove from heat and add baking soda and tea-bags.
3. 3. Brew 10 minutes.
4. 4.Pour one cup sugar into a one-gallon pitcher.
5. 5. Pour hot tea over the sugar and stir until dissolved.
6. 6. Add cold water to fill the pitcher.
7. 7. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours before drinking.