Boil 1/2 cup water with 1/2 cup granulated sugar in a small saucepan and stir until sugar is dissolved.  Add the loose-leaf tea of your choice (about 6 teaspoons or 1/3 cup) to the saucepan.  Reduce the water until it is thick and syrupy.  Let the tea leaves sit 1-2 hours in syrup for the flavor to infuse.  Strain through a fine mesh sieve and then store syrup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one month.