My Mother never really drank iced tea, but I remember my Aunt always having a jar or two out sunning on the porch during the dog days of summer. With that image in mind, I concocted my own little recipe. I tried it out this morning, and it really hit the spot! I hope you enjoy it!
In a 1 pint mason jar, put 6 regular sized tea bags and fill with water. I used regular Lipton black tea here, but I assume you can use any kind you like. Screw the lid on tight and take out to a sunny spot (my deck was perfect for this). Let steep for a long time - mine steeped for about 20 hours (yes, over night!).
Pour concentrated tea into a tall pitcher. Add sweetener as desired (my husband loves sweet tea, a testament to his southern upbringing!), mix until completely dissolved and then fill pitcher completely with cold water. Add a splash of reconstituted lemon juice or a few wedges of real lemon, if you have them laying around. Pour over ice and enjoy!!
{This makes a pretty strong iced tea. To make it a bit weaker, add only half your concentrated tea to water in the pitcher.}
Now go grab a good book and dip your toes in the kiddie pool. Feels pretty nice, doesn't it?









I had sweet tea in my bottle as a young tot! LOL We didn't have kool aid or other drinks. Our choices were water, tea, and milk (which was fresh from the cow:)
ReplyDeleteThat looks so refreshing...and way cheaper than the Timmy's Ice Capp (Canadian thing) I have been craving - and that is also probably loaded with calories. Gonna try this......thanks!
ReplyDeleteIf you want a sweet 'good tea'... constant comment is good and Good Earth tea is wonderful.(original)
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