5 INGREDIENTS
Smooth Sweet Tea

A pinch of baking soda eliminates bitterness in this smooth and easy-to-sip tea. It has just the right amount of sugar so it’s not overly sweet. Try it and see!

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PREP: 15 MIN. + CHILLING • MAKES: 7 SERVINGS


2 cups water

6 individual black tea bags

1/8 teaspoon baking soda

2/3 cup sugar

6 cups cold water

1. In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from the heat; add tea bags. Cover and steep for 10 minutes. Discard tea bags.

2. Sprinkle baking soda into a 2-qt. pitcher. Transfer tea to pitcher; stir in sugar. Add cold water. Refrigerate tea until chilled.