Sweet Tea

I love sweet tea. I especially love Southen sweet tea. My aunt used to live in Florida and worked in a restraurant and made the best southern sweet tea. I have my own version although I don't make it as sweet. (I'm trying to cut calories!)

Sweet Tea
First I put about 1-2 cups of water in a small pan. Then I add 1-1 1/4 cups of sugar. (you can add more or less sugar depending on how sweet you like it) I heat on high stirring frequently until it just starts to boil. I add 6 teabags and remove from heat. Then I put a lid on it and let it steep. It should steep for at least 30min. I've let mine go up to 2-3 hours. Then I put it in my gallon container, rinse the pan with cold water and pour that in as well. Last fill it to the top with fresh cold water and stick it in the fridge. I make fresh tea every 2 days because it is pretty much all I make. I make decaffeinated but you can use any kind of tea bags you want. So simple and so delicious!

Mine looks really dark in this picture. I must've let it sit for a long time this round!