SWEET TEA

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     beverage

Time 25m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1-ounce loose black tea
1 quart hot water
1 quart room temperature water
5 cups sugar
3 cups cold water

Steps:

  • 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.

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