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.