Southern Sweet Tea

I love a good glass of iced tea on a hot summer day, and this Southern Sweet Tea is the perfect recipe. It's made with just a few simple ingredients and is so easy to make. Plus, it's the perfect drink to enjoy on a porch swing or at a picnic.

Here's what you'll need:

• 6 cups boiling water
• 6 tea bags regular
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/8 tsp baking soda
• 6 cups cold water

Instructions:

1. In a large glass measuring cup, place the tea bags and add the baking soda.
2. Pour the boiling water over the tea bags.
3. Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
4. Take out the tea bags and do not squeeze them.
5. Pour the tea mixture into a 2-quart pitcher; add the sugar.
6. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
7. Add in the cold water.
8. Let cool; chill in the refrigerator and serve over ice.

Step-by-step

• In a large glass measuring cup, place the tea bags and add the baking soda.
• Pour the boiling water over the tea bags.
• Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
• Take out the tea bags and do not squeeze them.
• Pour the tea mixture into a 2-quart pitcher; add the sugar.
• Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
• Add in the cold water.
• Let cool; chill in the refrigerator and serve over ice.