Starbucks Iced Passion Tea

Ingredients

• Water
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 single teabag of Tazo Passion Tea (don't substitute other brands)
• Ice
• For Passion Tea Lemonade: 1 cup prepared lemonade

Method

1. Set at least 1 cup of water to a boil.
2. Make the "classic syrup": in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of water and 2 tablespoons sugar. Microwave uncovered for 20-25 seconds on high, stir to dissolve, set aside. (Scaling up? Use a small saucepan.)
3. Place the teabag in a large heat-proof glass, add 1 cup of boiling water, and steep 5 minutes. Remove the teabag.
4. Let the tea cool at room temperature for 10-15 minutes — don't ice it immediately.
5. Pour over ice (a cocktail shaker with the ice and syrup is even better), add a few teaspoons of the syrup to taste, and stir.
6. For Passion Tea Lemonade: stir in 1 cup of prepared lemonade. Serve immediately.