Sweet Tea

• FOR THE SIMPLE SYRUP:
• 3/4 cups Granulated Sugar
• 3/4 cups Water
• FOR THE TEA:
• 10 cups Water, Divided
• 6 Regular Sized Black Tea Bags
• 1 pinch Baking Soda
• Ice, As Needed
• Lemon Slices, To Serve (optional)

1. For the simple syrup:
2. Mix sugar and water in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil and allow to boil for about 5-7 minutes. You'll notice the mixture will reduce. Remove from heat and pour into a heatproof bowl and set aside to cool.
3. For the tea:
4. In the same saucepan, bring 3 cups of water to a boil. Remove the pot from the range and place on a trivet. Add tea bags and baking soda. Steep for 5-6 minutes.
5. Remove tea bags without squeezing. Add simple syrup and stir.
6. Pour into a pitcher and add remaining 7 cups water. Serve over ice with lemon slices.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/drinks/sweet-tea-5/ (may not work)