4 large family-sized tea bags (or 8 regular), preferably Luzianne or Tetley
About a quart of cold water
2 1/2 cups of sugar
Combine all ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for a few minutes. Remove from heat and add enough cold water to make a gallon of sweetened tea. Serve over lots of ice.
— Rita Forrester, who makes the sweet tea for the Carter Family Fold's Saturday night shows. Forrester is the daughter of Janette Carter and the granddaughter of Sara and A.P. Carter.
