Sweet Tea

Ingredients

• 1 ounce loose black tea
• 1 quart hot water
• 1 quart room temperature water

Simple Syrup

• 5 cups sugar
• 3 cups cold water
• 1 lemon
• fresh mint

Directions

1. 1

   Infuse loose tea into hot water for 4 to 5 minutes.

2. 2

   Strain tea into room temperature water.

3. 3

   Sweeten with simple syrup if desired.

4. 4

   For simple syrup:

5. 5

   In a small non-reactive pot combine 5 cups of sugar and 3 cups of cold water.

6. 6

   Slowly bring to a boil and add 6 sliced lemons and a few sprigs of fresh mint.

7. 7

   Remove from heat.

8. 8

   Allow to cool 10 minutes and strain.