How I Make Tea {Scott’s Cold Sweet Tea}

We’re heading out this week on a little road trip to my sister’s house. Chances are, when we arrive, there will be a pitcher of Scott’s Cold Sweet Tea chilling in the refrigerator. And, lucky me, I know just the cabinet to find a tall glass!

I’ve always liked iced tea. As a kid, my tastebuds leaned on that sugary Lipton mix, preferably the one flavored with lemon. It was so easy to stir a couple heaping spoons into a tall cold glass of water and cool off.

Nowadays, however, my sweet tea drinking is on a little different, and I think much better, level. And my brother-in-law Scott is to thank for keeping me on my tea making toes.

Scott uses a method that involves adding just a pinch of baking soda to the pitcher. I guess this is not something new, but I certainly hadn’t heard of it until just last summer. (Did you know about this?!) 

The baking soda gives the drink clarity. And it also takes the edge off the tea’s natural acidity, making for a smoother, more enjoyable cold sipper. Needless to say, Scott’s method is now my method. He’s a real smart guy.  :wink:

There is so much you can do with a cold glass of sweet tea! Stir in some fresh lemon juice or make an Arnie Palmer with half lemonade and half tea. Smash in some summer berries, citrus slices, or sprigs of fresh herbs. I loooooooooove mint in my tea!

How do you like your cold tea?! 

Scott’s Cold Sweet Tea

Yield: 8 cups

There is so much you can do with a cold glass of sweet tea!

4.5 Stars (2 Reviews)

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Ingredients

• 1 pinch baking soda
• 2 c. boiling water
• 6 tea bags regular Lipton tea or your favorite black tea
• ¼ to ¾ c. sugar depending on your preference for sweet (I like to use super fine sugar)
• 6 c. cold water

Instructions

• Sprinkle baking soda into a heat-proof pitcher.
• Pour in boiling water and add tea bags. Let steep for 15 minutes. Discard tea bags.
• Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Pour in cold water. Bring to room temperature and then refrigerate.

Notes

From my brother-in-law, Scott Bebensee.

Nutrition Information:

Serving: 1 Calories: 20kcal Carbohydrates: 5g Sodium: 19mg Sugar: 5g

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© Brenda | A Farmgirl’s Dabbles

Cuisine: American

Course: Drinks