Sweet Tea

It just wouldn't be very southerly of me if I didn't post something for sweet tea now would it? I have a handful of friends that when they come over and learn I only have "Yankee Tea" they just ask for water. Now, I like my tea sweet just like the rest of "ya'll". Make this and your southern friends will thank you.

Ingredients:

2 cups water

2 large tea bags

1 cup sugar

1/8 tsp. baking soda

Directions:

(1) In a saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil. Remove from heat.

(2) Add 1 cup of sugar and stir until dissolved. Add baking soda and stir until dissolved.

(3) Steep 2 large tea bags until tea is desired strength. Remove tea bags.

(4) In a 2-quart pitcher add tea mixture. Fill pitcher with remaining water. Stir and chill.