Baking soda enhances homemade iced tea's clarity and flavor by neutralizing tannins that cause cloudiness and bitterness. When hot-brewed tea is chilled, tannins bind with caffeine, making the tea murky and bitter. A small amount of baking soda added to the brewing process can restore clarity without altering taste. This Southern kitchen tradition enhances the tea's visual appeal and taste by allowing the sweetness to shine through, offering a refreshing experience that elevates the enjoyment of sweet tea.
The perfect way to elevate homemade iced tea is easy to accomplish with one little tip that seems to stir up a lot of controversy.
Just a pinch of baking soda typically about 1/8 teaspoon per 6 cups of water can transform your tea visually.
Clarity in sweet tea isn't just about how it looks it's also about how it goes down.
Baking soda doesn't alter the taste of the tea in any obvious way, but it does help create a little magic for a cool treat.
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