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A picture of Summertime Sweet Tea with Strawberry Lemon Mint Syrup on the front porch

Summertime Sweet Tea

Ingredients
  

  • 3 quarts cold water divided
  • 3 family-size tea bags*
  • Strawberry Lemon Mint Syrup recipe follows
  • Garnish: fresh strawberries lemon slices, fresh mint leaves

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, bring 1 quart water to a boil; remove from heat. Add tea bags; cover, and steep for 5 minutes.
  2. Strain tea into a large pitcher. Add Strawberry Lemon Mint Syrup and remaining 2 quarts water, stirring to mix well.
  3. Serve over ice. Garnish with fresh strawberries, lemon slices, and fresh mint, if desired.