Jessica’s mother is from Texas, and two of the Lone Star traditions she brought into the family’s home in Seattle were banana pudding and sweet tea. Jessica remembers how much of a to-do the making of tea would be, as her mother steeped bags in a big jar on their porch for three days. Few drinks are more refreshing on hot summer days, so we definitely wanted to include our own take on it here.
Makes about 8 cups
Hands-on time: 15 minutes
Total time: 15 minutes
10 black tea bags
1 lemon, washed and sliced
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and smashed
4 cups ice
11/2 cups Peach Simple Syrup
1. Place the tea bags, lemon slices, and ginger in a large pitcher.
2. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Pour the water into the pitcher; let steep for 7 minutes.
3. Remove the tea bags, lemon slices, and ginger. Add the ice and stir until it melts. Stir in the peach syrup.
4. Pour into ice-filled glasses and serve.