I've eaten grits and okra, in different forms, but I've never had boiled peanuts, though I've heard of them.
Born and raised Texan.
Anyway, Shani, have you ever made tea from those cold brewed tea bags?
I usually use those, then make a simple syrup using 2 parts sugar + 1 parts water, brought to a boil enough to dissolve the sugar.
I do it this way so I don't have to boil the tea bags. (I always mess that part up)