After reading all those recipes, I decided I would just do it my own way and it works pretty well. I am the only person who drinks iced tea at our house, so I didn't want a big batch - after all, who likes day-old iced tea, right?
This is how I do it...
UNSWEETENED TEA
Fill a quart jar with cool tap water
Add one FAMILY SIZE tea bag (tag removed)
Cover the jar
Put in the fridge and walk away
Come back in about 2-4 hours, remove tea bag
Add about 1/8 t. of baking soda - yes, I said baking soda
I add 1 packet of splenda to sweeten just a little
SWEET TEA
Fill a quart jar 3/4 full with cool tap water
Add one FAMILY SIZE tea bag (tag removed)
Cover the jar
Put in the fridge and walk away
In a separate container, add 1 c. hot tap water and 1/4 to 1/3 c. of sugar - stir until dissolved, let sit to cool while the tea is "brewing".
Come back in about 2-4 hours, remove tea bag
Add about 1/8 t. of baking soda - yes, I said baking soda
Add the sugar mixture and stir.I've been told that the baking soda takes the bitterness out of the tea and also helps keep it clear. All I know is the tea is good and you can't taste the soda at all.
Serve tea over ice, garnish with lemon or mint. - ENJOY!
Thanks for joining us!
Deena Davis
www.byyourhands.blogspot.com
