Southern Sweet Tea

5 steps. Take it one step at a time.

1. 01

   Bring 4 cups of water

   Bring 4 cups (946 ml) of water to a rolling boil at 212°F (100°C).

   5 min
2. 02

   Remove the boiling water from heat

   Remove the boiling water from heat. Add the tea bags and a pinch of baking soda. Let it steep for 15 minutes.

   15 min
3. 03

   Carefully remove the tea bags without squeezing them

   Carefully remove the tea bags without squeezing them. Pour in the sugar and stir until completely dissolved while the tea is still hot.

4. 04

   Pour the sweetened tea concentrate

   Pour the sweetened tea concentrate into a large pitcher. Add the 4 cups (946 ml) of cold water and stir to combine.

5. 05

   Refrigerate until cold

   Refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice with lemon slices as garnish.