Sweet Mint Iced Tea

Sweet Mint Iced Tea

Makes 1 gallon.

1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
2 cups boiling water
9 tea bags
Juice of 3-5 lemons, as desired
2 or 3 mint sprigs
Water

1. Dissolve sugar in the boiling water. Remove from heat.

2. Add tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and add lemon juice and mint.

3. Add enough water to make 1 gallon. Chill.

4. Before serving, remove the mint sprigs. Serve sweet tea over ice in tall glasses.