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5 Luzianne Family size Tea Bags
Bring to a boil 1 Quart (4 Cups) of water
3 Quarts (12 cups) – Cool Water
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 teaspoon – Baking Soda
Directions -
1. Sprinkle baking soda into a gallon pitcher
Add Tea bags to the pitcher/baking soda,
Pour Boiling water over tea bags,
Cover and allow to steep for 15 minutes.
2. Remove and toss out Tea Bags,
Add Sugar and Stir until completely dissolved.
Add Cool Water.
Refrigerate until cold and ready to drink.
What does the baking soda do? I’ve never heard of putting it in tea.
You don’t have to put baking soda in there, but the baking soda helps darken the ice tea and takes away some of the bitterness.
Some people don’t like the taste of tea because it has a slight earthy taste. The baking soda helps take away that bitter, earthy after taste. It doesn’t taste like baking soda in the tea…you will never know it’s in there.
I like that earthy taste so I guess that’s why I wasn’t familiar with this tip-haha
Thanks!
It’s not completely gone, but gives it a good smooth taste.
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What is the purpose of the baking soda? I’ve never heard that before.
You don’t have to put baking soda in there, but the baking soda helps darken the ice tea and takes away some of the bitterness.
Some people don’t like the taste of tea because it has a slight earthy taste. The baking soda helps take away that bitter, earthy after taste. It doesn’t taste like baking soda in the tea…you will never know it’s in there.
I will definitely have to try that then, sometimes my tea is too bitter tasting. I’m glad I ready your blog!
Thank you so much! One more thing about the tea…Don’t squeeze out the tea bags, if you don’t want your tea to be too strong
Yep, guilty as charged!! I always squeeze them out! Ha!
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Yippee!!! I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you for letting me know. Have a great evening