Sparkling Jasmine Iced Tea

4 cups water, boiling
3 tbs loose jasmine tea
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/4 cups sparkling water

Dissolve sugar in 3/4 cup of water, and boil gently until a syrup has formed. Set aside and let cool. Steep the jasmine tea in the remaining 3 cups of hot water for around 6 minutes. Strain out tea, and let cool slightly.

In a pitcher, combine syrup and tea. Stir or whisk until fully blended. Add sparkling water and cool thoroughly.

Serve over ice. Can be served with cinnamon sticks, lemon slices or mint sprigs.