Iced Tea Concentrate

Quench your thirst with this effortless and versatile Iced Tea Concentrate recipe, perfect for customizing your summertime beverages! Made with just four simple ingredients, including robust black tea, a touch of granulated sugar, and an optional splash of zesty lemon juice, this concentrate delivers bold and refreshing flavor in every sip. Ready in only 15 minutes, this DIY tea base can be refrigerated for up to a week, making it a convenient and economical alternative to store-bought options. Simply dilute with water, add ice, and garnish with fresh mint or lemon slices for a crowd-pleasing drink that’s bursting with flavor. Whether you prefer it sweetened or unsweetened, this iced tea concentrate is the ultimate way to beat the heat!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 4 cups Water
• 6 pieces Black tea bags
• 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil over medium heat.

Step 2

Once the water is boiling, remove the saucepan from heat and immediately add 6 black tea bags, ensuring the strings and tags remain outside the pot for easy removal.

Step 3

Let the tea bags steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your preferred strength of tea.

Step 4

Remove the tea bags and discard them, gently squeezing them to extract any trapped liquid.

Step 5

While the tea is still warm, stir in 0.5 cups of granulated sugar until fully dissolved. If you prefer unsweetened tea, skip this step.

Step 6

Optional: Add 2 tablespoons of lemon juice for a hint of citrus flavor.

Step 7

Allow the concentrate to cool completely to room temperature, then transfer it to a clean, airtight container and refrigerate. The concentrate can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Step 8

To serve, dilute 1 part tea concentrate with 3 parts cold water or to taste. Add ice and garnish with lemon slices or fresh mint, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1102 grams (1102.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	388

Total Fat 0.10g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.00g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 29mg	1%
Total Carbohydrate 102.10g	37%
Dietary Fiber 0.10g	0%
Total Sugars 100.80g
Protein 0.10g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 59mg	5%
Iron 0mg	0%
Potassium 31mg	1%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 0.2%

Protein: 0.1%

Carbs: 99.7%