Sweet Tea
Harper 5★ Ratings
- W: ★★★★★
- J: ★★★★★
Tea
- 3 qts cold water
- 4 pitcher/family-size tea bags*
- 1 c water
- ¾ c sugar
- Lemon, sliced
- Mint sprigs
- Bring the water to a boil. Remove from heat, pour into a pitcher, and steep the tea bags about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring 1 cup of water to a boil and add sugar. Stir to combine. Mix the sugar mixture into the iced tea. Mix well.
- Pour the drink mix over ice cubes in a glass. Garnish with 2 slices of lemon and a sprig of mint.
We like to substitute one regular tea bag with an Earl Grey tea bag.
Hall Foose, Martha. “Sweet Tea.” http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sweet-tea-recipe.html.
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