A beverage and method of making a beverage is disclosed. The beverage
includes 1/2 cup of sugar, 1/2 cup of fructose fruit sugar, 1/2 cup of
fructose corn syrup, 4 tablespoons of maltodextrin, 11/2 teaspoons of
citric acid, 1/4 teaspoon of sodium, 1/4 teaspoon of potassium citrate, 4
tablespoons of lemon-lime juice, 1 ounce of orange pekoe tea, 1 ounce of
pekoe cut black tea, and 1 gallon of carbonated water. The method of
making the beverage includes the steps of boiling 1/2 cup of water, 1
ounce of orange pekoe tea, and one ounce of pekoe cut black tea;
straining the liquid off in a large container; adding 1/2 cup of sugar,
1/2 cup fructose fruit sugar, 1/2 cup of fructose corn syrup, 4
tablespoons of maltodextrin, 11/2 teaspoons of citric acid, 1/4 teaspoon
of sodium, 1/4 teaspoon of potassium citrate, 4 tablespoons of lemon-lime
juice, and 1 gallon of carbonated water; and stirring the mixture until
it is dissolved.