Make Perfect Ice Tea

Directions

1. 1
   Place tea bags and baking soda in a large heat resistant glass measuring cup.
2. 2
   Add 2 cups of boiling water. Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
3. 3
   Remove tea bags and pour tea into a 2 quart pitcher.
4. 4
   Add 6 cups of cold water. If you have hard water, use filtered water or bottled water.
5. 5
   For sweetened tea, put approximately 1 cup of sugar (adjust to taste) in 2 quart pitcher. Then pour tea concentrate from step 2, and after sugar has dissolved, add 6 cups of cold water.
6. 6
   To avoid cloudiness, cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
7. 7
   Garnish with lemon or mint and serve over ice.
8. 8
   Store in refrigerator for up to 2 days.