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Southern Sweet Tea

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Course: Beverage
Author: Amelia Jernigan

Equipment

  • Sauce Pan
  • Quart Pitcher

Ingredients

  • 8 regular or 4 large black tea bags. I use Luzianne brand
  • 1 - 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar to your sweetness preference
  • 2 large lemons optional
  • 4 cup water, plus additional to balance
  • 3 cup ice

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan combine the sugar and 4 cups of water over high heat. Bring to a boil.
  • Add tea bags. Immediately turn off heat. Let sit and steep for at least 2 hours.
  • Wring out tea bags and discard.
  • In a gallon pitcher add steeped tea.
  • Add 3 cups ice. Fill to gallon line with water.
  • Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week.