Southern Sweet Tea
1 oz. loose black tea
1 quart hot water
1 quart room temperature water
Simple Syrup:
5 cups sugar
3 cups cold water
Infuse loose tea into hot water for 4-5 minutes. Strain tea into room temperature water.
Sweeten with simple syrup, if desired.
For simple syrup, in a small non-reactive pot combine sugar and cold water.
Slowly bring to boil and add 6 sliced lemons and a few sprigs of fresh mint. Remove from heat.
Allow to cool 10 minutes and strain.