Southern Sweet Tea

Ingredients

  • 10 black tea bags
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 1 lemon, sliced, plus more for optional garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Secure tea bags around handle of a small lidded pot filled with 4 c. water. Bring to boil. Turn off heat, stir in sugar and cover. Let steep 30 minutes. Cool completely.

Pour cooled tea into pitcher with 4 c. cold water. Add lemon slices and enough ice to fill pitcher. Serve over ice in tall glasses.