Lemony Sweet Tea Concentrate
 
Makes 3 cups
Ingredients
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups sugar
  • Lemon peel, pith removed (1 small lemon)
  • 7 cup size bags black tea*
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • ¾ cup water, to serve
  • Ice, to serve
Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, add 3 cups water, sugar, and lemon peel. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat, and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add tea bags; cover and steep for 10 to 15 minutes. Strain mixture, discarding solids. Stir in lemon juice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before using.
  2. To serve, combine ¾ cup water with ¼ cup tea mixture. Pour over ice.
Notes
*We used Luzianne Iced Tea.
Recipe by Taste of the South at https://tasteofthesouthmagazine.com/bourbon-sweet-tea-beef-stew/