Homemade Iced Tea

Ingredients:

• 8 tea bags
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup lemon juice

Preparation:

Bring a large pot of water to boil (dutch oven size pot). Remove from heat and put in the 8 teabags. Let steep until really dark in color. Pour into a large jug that has the sugar and lemon juice in it. Mix well and refrigerate until cold. This makes 1 gallon of iced tea. Serve with lemon slice.

Note: Do not lessen the amount of sugar. This is the perfect amount for the iced tea. It's not sweet.

Story:

This recipe is one that my Mom created years ago and she has since passed away. I continue to make this and have served this at many functions. Its our family favourite summer beverage. This was served at a local restaurant years back.

Submitted by:  G. Gage