Real Southern Sweet Tea

1. 1

   Bring 1 quart of water room-temperature to a boil in a saucepan.

2. 2

   Pour the boiling water into a pitcher or large bowl, add the loose tea, and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes.

3. 3

   In the meantime, fill a large pitcher (large enough to hold at least 2 quarts of liquid) with the remaining 1 quart room-temperature water.

4. 4

   Strain the brewed tea into the pitcher containing the room-temperature water.

5. 5

   Discard the tea leaves.

6. 6

   Set the pitcher aside.

7. 7

   In a small nonreactive pot, combine the sugar and cold water.

8. 8

   Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar.

9. 9

   Add the lemons and remove from the heat.

10. 10

    Allow to cool for 10 minutes.

11. 11

    Strain the lemon-sugar syrup into the pitcher.

12. 12

    Discard the lemon slices.

13. 13

    Refrigerate the sweet tea until serving time.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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