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In a small saucepan, bring the water to the usual steeping temperature you'd use to steep the tea you're planning to flavor your syrup with. For example, a black tea would need boiling or nearly boiling water, but a green tea would only need simmering water.
Steep for the usual amount of time. For example, four to five minutes for an Earl Grey simple syrup, or two to three minutes for a green tea simple syrup.
Strain out and discard the tea leaves and bring the tea to a rolling boil over high heat.
Stir in the sugar until it is dissolved completely.
Reduce heat to medium and stir often, until the mixture has reduced to half its original volume, about 12 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
Pour into a very clean jar with a tight-fitting lid. Keep refrigerated. The simple syrup has a shelf life of about 6 months.