Sweet iced tea is a southern classic, and this is a fabulous recipe for tea lovers or for a party. The concentrate will make 20 servings. —Natalie Bremson, Plantation, Florida
Sweet Tea Concentrate
Sweet Tea Concentrate
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Yield
20 servings (5 cups concentrate)
Ingredients
- 2 medium lemons
- 4 cups sugar
- 4 cups water
- 1-1/2 cups English breakfast tea leaves or 20 black tea bags
- EACH SERVING:
- 1 cup cold water
- Ice cubes
Directions
- Using a vegetable peeler or sharp paring knife, peel the lemon lengthwise into strips, peeling only the zest; reserve. Squeeze fruit, reserving 1/3 cup; save remaining juice for another use.
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; add tea leaves and lemon zest strips. Cover and steep for 15 minutes. Strain tea, discarding tea leaves and lemon zest; stir in lemon juice. Cool to room temperature.
- Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
- To prepare tea: In a tall glass, combine 1 cup cold water with 1/4 cup concentrate; add ice.
Nutrition Facts
1/4 cup concentrate: 165 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 27mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
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