Ingredients
8 cups water
8 black tea bags
1½ cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
4 cups strawberries (hulled and chopped)
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add the black tea bags, and steep for 10–15 minutes. Discard tea bags and stir in the baking soda.
2. In another saucepan over medium heat, combine the strawberries and ½ cup of the sugar with ½ cup water. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the strawberries break down.
3. Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to extract the strawberry syrup. Discard solids.
4. In a large pitcher, combine the brewed tea, remaining 4 cups of cold water, the remaining sugar, and the strawberry syrup. Stir until all the sugar is fully dissolved.
5. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving over ice. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices or mint, if desired.
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