Taste of Home
Sweet Tea Concentrate
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 30 min. + cooling
YIELD: 20 servings (5 cups concentrate).
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
Ingredients
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2 medium lemons
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4 cups sugar
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4 cups water
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1-1/2 cups English breakfast tea leaves or 20 black tea bags
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EACH SERVING:
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1 cup cold water
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Ice cubes
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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4.
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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