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Sweet Tea (Alton Brown)
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 5 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
1 -ounce loose black tea
1 quart hot water
1 quart room temperature water
5 cups sugar
3 cups cold water
Directions:
1. Infuse loose tea into hot water for 4 to 5 minutes. Strain tea into room temperature water. Sweeten with simple syrup if desired.
2. For simple syrup, in a small non-reactive pot combine 5 cups of sugar and 3 cups of cold water. Slowly bring to a boil and add 6 sliced lemons and a few sprigs of fresh mint. Remove from heat. Allow to cool 10 minutes and strain.
By RecipeOfHealth.com