ICE TEA CONCENTRATE

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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!

Provided by Colleen Sowa

Categories     Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 6

TEA CONCENTRATE
18 tea bags (of choice)
2 qt water
OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS
1 - 2 large lemons (just the juice)
sugar or artificial sweetener (to taste)

Steps:

  • 1. Place 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.
  • 2. Remove 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.
  • 3. OPTIONAL 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.
  • 4. When 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.

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