Amazing Sweet Tea

5-8 Family Size Tea Bags (or 12 reg. tea bags)  
 ( I prefer  Lipton's Brand Teas.)
1 Quart (4 cups) Boiling water

3 Quarts (12 cups) - Cool Water

1 1/2 - 2 (one & a half) - Cups Sugar. 

1/4 teaspoon - Baking Soda (this IS the SECRET Ingredient!!)

Directions - 

1.  Sprinkle baking soda into a pitcher (I use a gallon-size Mason Jar but many people have voiced concerns about pouring boiling water into a glass container, so use whatever container you'd like)

      Add Tea bags to the pitcher/baking soda,  

      Pour Boiling water over tea bags, 

      Cover and allow to steep for 15 minutes.

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2.  Remove and toss out Tea Bags,

     Add Sugar and Stir until completely dissolved. 

     Add Cool Water.

     Refrigerate until cold and ready to drink.

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3.  Serve over ice, 

     Take a nice long sip.

     Swoon.

     Repeat.