ice tea concentrate
This is a recipe my Aunt Rosemarie gave to me when I was a teenager. I make this with all flavors of teas. Just make it and keep it in the refrigerator to make pitchers or to make one glass at a time!
prep time
5 Min
cook time
10 Min
method
Microwave
yield
1 - 2 gallons of tea (or more depending on how strong you like it)
Ingredients
- TEA CONCENTRATE
- 18 - tea bags (of choice)
- 2 quarts water
- OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
- 1 - 2 large lemons (just the juice)
- - sugar or artificial sweetener (to taste)
How To Make ice tea concentrate
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Step 1Place water in microwave set to high. Set microwave for 6 to 10 minutes (depends on your microwave). Bring water to a full rolling boil. Remove from oven. -
Step 2Remove tea bags from envelopes. Dip the tea bags into the hot water several times. Leave the tea bags sit in the hot water. Every few minutes re-dip the tea bags. You want to create a very strong tea concentration. Let cool. Remove tea bags.
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Step 3OPTIONAL INGEDIENTS: Squeeze the juice from two lemons and add to the concentrated tea. Add sugar or artificial sweetner to tea mixture. Stir very well. Store in refrigerato with tight lid.
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Step 4When you want a glass of tea or a pitcher of tea... place concentrate, water and ice into glass or pitcher in amount that appeals to your taste.
- Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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Category:
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Diet:
Vegetarian
Method:
Microwave
Culture:
Southern
Ingredient:
Coffee/Tea/Beverage
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