To make your simple syrup, place 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar (equal parts) into small saucepan. Heat over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and cool. Set aside.

In medium saucepan, bring 6 cups water to a boil. Turn off heat.

Add tea bags (dunking them a few times to submerge), cover and steep for 7-10 minutes.

Remove tea bags without squeezing and discard.

Cool tea slightly.

Add 4 cups ice and stir until melted.

Stir in simple syrup, starting with 3/4 cup (add more to sweeten to taste).

Fill tall glass with additional ice and pour in tea.

Enjoy!