Sweet Iced Tea

Sweet Iced Tea

Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time 10 mins Chill Time: 30 minutes Servings: 8

Ingredients

8 c water 

2 family black tea bags or 4 small tea bags

1 c simple syrup (1/2 c sugar and ½ c water)

Instructions

Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.

Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 1-2 minutes, then remove the tea bags. Do not steep for too long to avoid bitterness.

In a separate saucepan, heat 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of sugar until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat.

Pour the remaining 6 cups of water, the tea, and the simple syrup into a 2-quart pitcher. Stir well.

Fill the pitcher with ice.

Add additional cold water to fill the pitcher to the top.

Serve over ice and enjoy!

If you prefer a stronger tea, add additional tea bags instead of steeping the tea for a longer time.

Makes your tes perfect wither it is sweet and natural.  Perfect for any gather amd any weather.