Southern Style Sweet Tea

Ingredients

• 4 Luzianne_® Family Size Iced Tea bags
• 1 gallon (16 cups) of cold spring water or filtered water, divided into 2 (8-cup) portions
• 1 cup granulated sugar, or to taste
• Lemon wheels, orange wedges, or mint sprigs or leaves for garnish, optional

Directions

1. In a pot, bring 8 cups of water to a boil; remove from heat
2. Add tea bags and allow to steep for 3-5 minutes depending on the strength of tea you prefer.
3. Remove tea bags and stir sugar into warm tea; continue to stir until completely dissolved.
4. Pour concentrated tea into pitcher and mix in remaining 8 cups water.
5. Allow to cool to room temperature.
6. Pour into glasses packed with ice cubes, garnish and serve.
7. For best flavor, refrigerate and use within 48 hours.