Sweet Tea Concentrate

7 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 medium lemons
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1-1/2 cups English breakfast tea leaves or 20 black tea bags
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup cold water
  • Ice cubes

Directions

  1. 1
    Remove peels from lemons; save fruit for another use.
  2. 2
    In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sugar is dissolve, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; add tea leaves and lemon peels. Cover and steep for 15 minutes. Strain tea, discarding tea leaves and lemon peels; stir in lemon juice. Cool to room temperature.
  3. 3
    Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  4. 4
    In a tall glass, combine water with 1/4 cup concentrate; add ice.

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