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 i n refrigerator until ready to serve. Serves 4 - 6.