Iced tea base Recipe
American · Beverage · 15 min total
A concentrated black tea base that can be diluted with water or milk and sweetened to taste for perfect iced tea every time.
5
min prep
min prep
10
min cook
min cook
8
servings
servings
50
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 8 black tea bags (or 2 tablespoons loose leaf black tea)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Bring 8 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
- Remove from heat and add tea bags. Steep for 5-7 minutes for strong tea.
- Remove tea bags (or strain loose leaves) and stir in sugar until dissolved, if using.
- Let the tea cool to room temperature, then transfer to a pitcher and refrigerate until cold.
- To serve, fill glasses with ice, pour the concentrate until about 1/3 full, then top with cold water or milk. Adjust sweetness with simple syrup if desired.
Tips
- Store concentrate in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
- For flavored iced tea, add fresh herbs like mint or lemon slices during steeping.
- Use decaf tea bags for a caffeine-free version.
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