Add 3 large tea bags or 1/4 cup of loose tea to a quart of boiling water--cover and steep for at least 15 minutes. Pour into a covered container (strain the loose tea, of course) and add a "pinch" of baking soda (less than 1/8 teaspoon) and 1 and 1/2 cups of sugar. Put ice and water in a glass, pour in tea syrup to taste and enjoy. Much cheaper than the "storebought" variety!!