Green-Ginger Iced Tea

• Basic Simple Syrup
• One 3-inch slice of fresh ginger, thinly sliced
• 8 cups cold water
• 8 green tea bags
• Ice cubes
• Lemon wedges, for garnish

1. Prepare the Basic Simple Syrup as directed, adding half of the sliced ginger before bringing it to a boil.
2. Remove from the heat and let steep for 30 minutes.
3. Strain the ginger syrup into a large measuring cup.
4. In a large saucepan, combine the remaining sliced ginger with the cold water and bring to a boil.
5. Remove from the heat and add the tea bags.
6. Let steep for 6 minutes.
7. Strain the tea into a large bowl and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
8. Pour the tea into a large pitcher and stir in 1 cup of the ginger syrup, or more to taste; refrigerate the rest for later use.
9. Serve in tall glasses over ice, garnished with lemon wedges.

simple syrup, ginger, cold water, cubes, lemon wedges

Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/green-ginger-iced-tea (may not work)