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Tea: Sweet Tea

Source of Recipe


From "Paula Deen and Friends"



List of Ingredients



• 8 cups water, divided
  
• 7 tea bags
  
• 1 cup granulated sugar
  
• Fresh mint sprigs
  
• Lemon wedges
  






Instructions



1. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a kettle. Add the tea bags and turn off the heat immediately. Place the lid on the kettle and allow the tea to steep for 1 hour.
   
   
2. Remove the tea bags and pour the tea into a pitcher. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Add 4 cups cold water. Serve over ice with a sprig of mint and a lemon wedge in each glass.
   
   Makes 2 quarts
   (about 10 servings)