Sweet Tea

by | Feb 9, 2023 | Drinks

clear mason jar glasses containing sweet tea and green straw in one jar, blue straw in other.
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clear mason jar glasses containing sweet tea and green straw in one jar, blue straw in other.

Sweet Tea

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Ingredients
  

Gallon:

  • 4 Tea Bags – Use Family sized decafe
  • 3 cups boiling water
  • 13 cups Cold water
  • 1 cup simple syrup see notes

Single Serve 1 pint:

  • 1 Tea Bags I use Family sized Decafe
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 2 Cups Cold water
  • 1-2 Tbsp Simple Syrup see notes

Instructions
 

  • Method: In your container (gallon pitcher, or glass) put in your tea bag(s) and boiling water. Allow to steep 5-7 minutes to desire stregth, longer than this it will begin to get bitter. Remove Tea bag(s). Mix in Simple Syrup. Then, mix in Cold water and top with Ice or refrigerate!

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Notes

Simple Syrup:
1 Cup Water
1 Cup Syrup
Method: Combine sugar and water in a sauce pan on medium heat. Bring to a boil. Once sugar is disvoled, lower to medium low heat and simmer until it is desired thickness. about 20 minutes. Bottle/Jar and allow to cool without lid. Once cool it’s ready to be sealed. Will keep in fridge for 2 weeks to 1 month.