Perfect Sweet Tea (Secret of the South) |
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Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 17 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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It is said the secret ingredient removes any bitterness and creates a smooth, clear tea. I have seen this twice in the last month. One from the deep south and the other from the (now closed) Lone Star Steakhouse in Houston, TX. Ingredients:
12 tea bags |
1 quart water, boiling |
3 quarts water, cool |
1 cup sugar (more or less to taste, in tx they use 1.5 cups) |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda (the secret ingredient) |
Directions:
1. Sprinkle baking soda into a 1 gallon pitcher.
2. Add tea bags.
3. Pour boiling water over tea bags.
4. Cover and steep 15 minutes.
5. Remove tea bags (I hope you compost them).
6. Add cool water.
7. Refrigerate until cold and you are ready to drink it.
8. Serve over ice.
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