Sweet Tea Concentrate
Directions
- 1Add sugar to each jar.
- 2Add 10 bags of black tea to each jar.
- 3Add boiling water to fill about three quarters of the mason jar.
- 4Let the tea steep for about 20 minutes before removing the tea bags.
- 5Stir the mixture well to dissolve the sugar.
- 6Top off with more water, leaving an inch of headspace.
- 7Wipe the jar rims with vinegar, add flats and rings, fingertip tight.
- 8Process the jars in a steam canner or water bath canner for 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- sugar
- 10 black tea bags
- boiling water
Equipment
mason jarsteam cannerwater bath canner (optional)
Tips
- Tie tea bag strings together beforehand for easier removal.
- Avoid squeezing tea bags to prevent bitterness.
- Use boiling water to ensure sugar dissolves properly.
- Leave an inch of headspace in jars before sealing.
- Wipe jar rims with vinegar before adding flats and rings.
- When ready to drink, dilute the concentrate with 2-3 additional quarts of water.
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