Homemade Iced Tea

I used to buy iced tea mix but have lately taken to mixing up homemade tea. For a gallon container of tea, bring a gallon of cold water to the almost-boiling point and then turn off. Add 6 decaf tea bags (or regular) and allow to soak for 20 minutes. Squeeze and remove the bags. Add sweetener (I use 2 tabl. of Sun Crystals) while still warm so it dissolves. Allow to sit and cool then pour in a gallon-sized pitcher and refrigerate.