Ingredients
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2 family-size Tea Bags
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¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
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¼ cup (60 ml) Honey
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2 sprigs Mint
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Lemon Wedges
Directions
On the sweet tea spectrum, this version sits far to the not-as-sweet side. Feel free to add more honey and adjust it to your liking. A touch of baking soda added to tea helps counteract the tea’s natural tannins, making for a smoother taste.
Steps
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1
Done
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In a medium saucepan, bring 3 cups (720 ml) water to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add the baking soda. Add the tea bags and allow them to steep for 5 minutes. |
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2
Done
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Remove the tea bags, stir in the honey, and allow the tea to cool enough to pour into a serving pitcher. Stir in 7 cups (1.7 L) cold water. Taste and adjust the honey if you’d like the tea to be sweeter. Add the mint, if desired. |
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3
Done
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Serve the tea over ice with lemon wedges as garnish. |
