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SOUTHERN SWEET TEA

Ingredients:
  • 12 regular-size tea bags

  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 qt. distilled or bottled water

  • 1 qt. ice cubes

  • 1 1/4 cups Simple Syrup (see recipe under Miscellaneous)

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Preparation:

  1. Place tea bags and baking soda in a large heatproof glass pitcher.

  2. Bring water just to a rolling boil in a saucepan or kettle.

  3. Immediately pour over tea bags, making sure bags are submerged.

  4. Cover and steep for 7 minutes.

  5. Remove tea bags without squeezing and then discard the  tea bags.

  6. Add ice, and stir until ice melts.

  7. Stir in Simple Syrup

  8. Serve over ice and enjoy!

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Note:  Luzianne Tea is the favorite brand to use here at Briar Creek Farm!

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