How to make the perfect Sweet Tea??!
Answers: I love how I make mine, but I'm just curious of what others think is the perfect sweet tea! Thanks!
My husband makes the perfect tea. First bring medium pot of water to a boil, than put 2 large bags of tea, boil for a few minutes and turn off the heat cover and let it sit for ten minutes. While it's sitting pour two cups of sugar in a large pitcher (not glass ). After the tea has set ten min. pour the hot tea into the pitcher stir the hot tea and sugar than pour the same amount of water where the tea was boiling. stir gently and serve in a large glass with ice.
Once I boil some water for the tea, I put sugar in it before I put the tea bags in. The sugar melts in the hot water. And I don't care for strong tea, so I only let it steep for a short time.
1-ounce loose black tea
1 quart hot water
1 quart room temperature water
Simple Syrup:
5 cups sugar
3 cups cold water
Infuse loose tea into hot water for 4 to 5 minutes. Strain tea into room temperature water. Sweeten with simple syrup if desired.
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 stra
