# Sweet Tea Concentrate

A simple recipe for sweet tea concentrate using only three ingredients, perfect for canning.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- sugar
- 10 black tea bags
- boiling water

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- mason jar
- steam canner
- water 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.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP89NuwN8/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/c763ab2f-a9a1-40bb-92c3-66dd94a59560
- Extracted: 2026-02-06

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