So, like any good South Carolina girl I like a good glass of sweet tea! Although we still technically live in the south, the sweet tea just isn't the same and I've tried a few recipes and finally found a very sweet, very southern sweet tea recipe!!! So, go to this food network
link to get the receipe or look below. (My two disclaimers- 1) I use four tea bags instead of loose tea, 2) I use about half of the simple syrup in one batch!)
Ingredients
- 1-ounce loose black tea
- 1 quart hot water
- 1 quart room temperature water
Simple Syrup:
- 5 cups sugar
- 3 cups cold water
Directions
Infuse loose tea into hot water for 4 to 5 minutes. Strain tea into
room temperature water. Sweeten with simple syrup if desired.
For simple syrup, in a small non-reactive pot combine 5 cups of
sugar and 3 cups of cold water. Slowly bring to a boil and add 6 sliced
lemons and a few sprigs of fresh mint. Remove from heat. Allow to cool
10 minutes and strain.
