3/4 to 1 c. sugar
5 tea bags
Water

In small saucepan mix sugar and about 2 inches of water. Add teabags tied together and tags cut off. Heat until boiling. Remove bags and squeeze between two spoons. Let syrup cool. Fill 2 quart glass pitcher 3/4 full with cold water. Add syrup and stir. Serve over ice. Add lemon if desired.