Sweet Tea Concentrate

30 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add sugar to each jar.
  2. 2Add sugar to each jar.
  3. 3Add sugar to each jar.
  4. 4Add 10 bags of black tea to each jar.
  5. 5Add 10 bags of black tea to each jar.
  6. 6Add 10 bags of black tea to each jar.
  7. 7Add boiling water to fill about three quarters of the mason jar.
  8. 8Add boiling water to fill about three quarters of the mason jar.
  9. 9Add boiling water to fill about three quarters of the mason jar.
  10. 10Let the tea steep for about 20 minutes before removing the tea bags.
  11. 11Let the tea steep for about 20 minutes before removing the tea bags.
  12. 12Let the tea steep for about 20 minutes before removing the tea bags.
  13. 13Stir the mixture well to dissolve the sugar.
  14. 14Stir the mixture well to dissolve the sugar.
  15. 15Stir the mixture well to dissolve the sugar.
  16. 16Top off with more water, leaving an inch of headspace.
  17. 17Top off with more water, leaving an inch of headspace.
  18. 18Top off with more water, leaving an inch of headspace.
  19. 19Wipe the jar rims with vinegar, add flats and rings, fingertip tight.
  20. 20Wipe the jar rims with vinegar, add flats and rings, fingertip tight.
  21. 21Wipe the jar rims with vinegar, add flats and rings, fingertip tight.
  22. 22Process the jars in a steam canner or water bath canner for 10 minutes.
  23. 23Process the jars in a steam canner or water bath canner for 10 minutes.
  24. 24Process the jars in a steam canner or water bath canner for 10 minutes.

Ingredients

  • sugar
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • 10 black tea bags
  • 10 black tea bags
  • 10 black tea bags
  • boiling water
  • boiling water
  • 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.