Homemade Tea Concentrate
This homemade tea concentrate recipe brews black tea at double strength, ready to dilute into a full week of iced tea. One batch, no repeat steeping.
Servings 4 glasses
Calories 10kcal
Cost $2
Equipment
- 1 Glass jar or pitcher for storage
- 1 Kettle or saucepan
Ingredients
For the Concentrate
- 8 black tea bags
- 2 cup water for steeping
- 2 tablespoon sweetener of choice optional, sugar or honey
- 1 wheel lemon for garnish
- 1 sprig fresh mint for garnish, optional
Instructions
Brew the Concentrate
- Bring the water to a boil.
- Remove from heat, add the tea bags, and steep 5 to 7 minutes.
- Squeeze and discard the tea bags.
- Stir in sweetener while the tea is still hot, if using.
Cool and Store
- Let the concentrate cool to room temperature.
- Transfer to a glass jar and refrigerate until cold.
- For each glass, combine 1 part concentrate with 3 parts cold water or ice.
- Garnish with a lemon wheel and mint, then serve.
Notes
Use fewer tea bags for strength, not a longer steep -- over-steeping pulls out more tannins and makes the concentrate bitter even after dilution. Store covered in the refrigerator up to 5 to 7 days. Green tea concentrate is more delicate and best used within 2 to 3 days.
