Failproof Iced Tea Recipe

Name: Failproof Iced Tea
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Family Size Tea Bags; 8 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1-1.5 cups granulated sugar

Discover the secret to perfectly smooth, never-bitter iced tea! This foolproof recipe uses a touch of baking soda to neutralize tannins, resulting in a deliciously dark and deeply flavorful brew. Get ready for the most refreshing iced tea of your life – it's so easy, even a beginner can make it!

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 96.8 kcal

Protein 0g

Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Failproof Iced Tea

Family Size Tea Bags
8 cups water
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1.5 cups granulated sugar

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How to Make Failproof Iced Tea

Bring 8 cups of water to a simmer (just before boiling).
Remove from heat immediately. Add 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 6-8 family size tea bags (adjust to your preferred strength).
Cover the pot and let it steep for 10-15 minutes.
Gently pour the tea mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a one-gallon pitcher.
Add 1-1.5 cups of granulated sugar (or to taste). Stir until completely dissolved.
Fill the pitcher with cold water.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for optimal chilling and flavor development. Enjoy!