DIRECTIONS

1. Pour sugar into a one-gallon pitcher. Bring water to a boil in a pot over medium heat.
2. When water begins to boil, remove from heat and place teabags in. Let steep for 5 to 6 minutes.
3. Remove tea bags, and pour tea into pitcher. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
4. Fill pitcher rest of the way with cold water and stir until blended.
5. Serve over ice in glasses. Add a lemon slice or a mint sprig to each serving if desired.