Classic Sweet Tea

Directions

1. 1
   Place tea bags and baking soda in a large heatproof glass pitcher.
2. 2
   Bring water just to a rolling boil in a saucepan or kettle, and immediately pour over tea bags, making sure bags are submerged. Cover and steep 7 minutes. Remove tea bags without squeezing; discard tea bags.
3. 3
   Add ice, and stir until ice melts. Stir in Simple Syrup, and serve over ice.
4. 4
   We tested with Luzianne Tea.