Southern Sweet Tea
from ButterYum
makes 1 gallon
Ingredients
8 cups water
1 cup sugar
8 tea bags
5-6 mint leaves
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
8 cups ice
Additional mint leaves for garnish
Directions
Bring water and sugar to a full boil.
Remove from heat and add tea bags.
Steep for 20-30 minutes.
Add mint leaves and baking soda; stir well.
Pour tea over ice and enjoy.