My nana used to make this in huge batches and gift them to neighbors in mason jars! Now I’m doing the same

My nana used to make this in huge batches and gift them to neighbors in mason jars! Now I’m doing the same | July 31, 2024

Ingredients

1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
1 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
4 black tea bags, preferably Orange Pekoe or other robust black tea
1 gallon of water, divided
Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Lemon slices for garnish (optional)