Good Ol' Alabama Sweet Tea

This sweet tea is found in houses, churches, and cafes all over the great state of Alabama. If you're north of the Mason-Dixon, you've NEVER had tea this good! Fresh-squeezed lemon, lime, or orange juice can be added for an extra flavor."

Ingredients

Original recipe makes 1 gallon Change Servings

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 gallon water
• 1 tray ice cubes

• 3 family sized teabags of orange pekoe tea
• 3 cups cold water, or as needed

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• PREP
  1 min
• COOK
  10 mins
• READY IN
  11 mins

Directions

1. Pour the sugar into a large pitcher. Bring water to a boil in a large pan. When the water begins to boil, remove from the heat, and place the teabags in. Let steep for 5 to 6 minutes.
2. Remove tea bags, and return tea to the heat. Bring just to a boil, then pour into the pitcher, and stir until the sugar is dissolved. Fill the pitcher half way with ice, and stir until most of it melts. Then fill the pitcher the rest of the way with cold water, and stir until blended.