Best 3 Iced Tea Concentrate Recipes

Indulge in the refreshing taste of homemade iced tea with our diverse collection of iced tea concentrate recipes. From classic black tea to invigorating green tea and fruity herbal tea, we have a recipe to suit every palate. With our easy-to-follow instructions and tips for customization, you can create delicious iced tea concentrates that will quench your thirst and uplift your spirits all summer long. Explore our recipes for a variety of flavors, including zesty lemon iced tea, minty iced green tea, and soothing chamomile iced tea. Whether you prefer a simple, refreshing beverage or a more complex blend with added spices and fruits, our recipes will guide you to create the perfect iced tea concentrate that can be enjoyed on its own or used as a base for a variety of iced tea drinks.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ICED TEA CONCENTRATE

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Make and share this Iced Tea Concentrate recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CrystalB

Categories Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

10 cups water
20 tea bags
5 cups sugar

Steps:

Bring water to a boil, remove from heat and add tea bags. Steep for 10 to 15 minutes.
Remove tea bags, add sugar and bring to a boil again. Refrigerate.
To serve: add 3 to 4 parts water to 1 part concentrate (depending on how sweet you like it!).

THE BEST LEMON ICED TEA

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This is the best iced tea I've ever tasted. It comes very close to the Good Host® brand we Canadians are used to.

Provided by WANDAREN

Categories Drinks Recipes Tea Iced Tea Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 green tea bags
4 orange pekoe tea bags
6 cups boiling water
1 cup white sugar
1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
½ lemon, juiced
10 cold water, or as needed

Steps:

Place green tea bags and black tea bags in a 1-gallon glass jar. Pour boiling water over tea bags; steep for 30 minutes.
Remove tea bags; stir in sugar and lemonade concentrate until dissolved. Fill jar to the top with cold water; stir in lemon juice. Chill in the refrigerator until cold. Serve over ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.7 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 3.9 mg, Sugar 24.8 g

SWEET TEA CONCENTRATE

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Sweet iced tea is a Southern classic and this is a fabulous recipe for those tea lovers or for a party. The concentrate will make 20 servings. -Natalie Bremson, Plantation, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 20 servings (5 cups concentrate).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 medium lemons
4 cups sugar
4 cups water
1-1/2 cups English breakfast tea leaves or 20 black tea bags
EACH SERVING:
1 cup cold water
Ice cubes

Steps:

Remove peels from lemons; squeeze fruit, reserving 1/3 cup. Save remaining juice for another use., In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; add tea leaves and lemon peels. Cover and steep for 15 minutes. Strain tea, discarding tea leaves and lemon peels; stir in lemon juice. Cool to room temperature., Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks., To prepare tea: In a tall glass, combine water with 1/4 cup concentrate; add ice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (40g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

Use filtered or spring water for the best flavor.
Bring the water to a full boil before adding the tea bags.
Let the tea bags steep for at least 5 minutes, or longer for a stronger flavor.
Sweeten the tea to taste with sugar, honey, or another sweetener.
Chill the tea concentrate thoroughly before serving.
Serve the tea concentrate over ice, or dilute it with water or lemonade.
Garnish the tea concentrate with slices of lemon, lime, or orange, or with fresh mint or basil.

Conclusion:

Iced tea concentrate is a great way to enjoy a refreshing glass of iced tea without having to wait for the tea to cool. It's also a great way to save time and money, as you can make a large batch of concentrate and store it in the refrigerator for later use. With a little planning, you can have a glass of delicious iced tea whenever you want it.