Servings: Makes: 1 gallon tea & 1 ¼ cup simple syrup

8 black tea bags, such as orange 8 black tea bags, such as orange
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1 Gallon Water 1 Gallon Water
 
For The Simple Syrup For The Simple Syrup
1 cup sugar 1 cup sugar
1 cup water 1 cup water

1.  Place the teabags in a gallon size mason jar and fill with water, letting the tags hang over the lip of the drawer. Top with the lid & screw on the ring. Set the drawer in a sunny spot outdoors. Let brew for 4 hours.
2.  While the tea brews, prepare the simple syrup. Bring the sugar and water to a boil in a small sauce pan, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool. The syrup  may be stored in the fridge, tightly sealed, for up to 1 month. Serve syrup on the side so guests can sweeten their tea to taste.