Sweet Summer Tea

This is perfect on a hot day or anytime.

I’ve used decaffeinated tea bags, but you can use regular tea bags if desired.

8 c. cold water
2  - 3 large tea bags 

1/4 - 1/3 c. prepared simple syrup 
Ice

Prepare simple syrup, set aside to let cool until ready to use.

Turn on the kitchen faucet to cold and let run for 30 seconds - 1 minute.

Fill kettle with cold water, place tea kettle and place on stove.

Turn stove burner on to high, bring water to a boil.

When water begins to boil, turn off stove, place tea bags in kettle.

Steep tea for a few minutes to desired strength.

Remove tea bags from kettle and let tea cool.

Fill a pitcher with ice. 

In the bottom of the pitcher pour simple syrup, add cooled tea in the pitcher over ice. 

Place pitcher in refrigerator until ready to serve.

Serves 4 - 6.