Sweet Tea

By Elizabeth Simkins

A true classic here where we live that we always have made up!

• 8 cups water, split
• 1 gallon size tea bag
• 2 cups sugar
• Ice

Bring 4 cups of water to an almost boil. Add tea bag, cinnamon sticks and orange. Allow to steep for about 10 minutes. While it steeps, add 2 cups of sugar to the pitcher. Pour the hot tea over the top of the sugar and stir to dissolve. Fill pot back with about 4 cups of water. Fill the remainder with ice and stir to cool. Add lemon if you wish.