Sweet Tea Concentrate Recipe

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Sweet Tea Concentrate
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Ingredients:

  • 2 medium lemons
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice
  • each serving:
  • 1 cup cold water

Directions:

  1. Remove peels from lemons; save fruit for another use.
  2. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved, 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.
  3. Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
  4. To prepare tea: In a tall glass, combine water with 1/4 cup concentrate; add ice. Yield: 20 servings (5 cups concentrate).
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 97.35 Kcal (408 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 7.14mg 0%
Potassium 12.63mg 0%
Total Carbs 25.16g 8%
Sugars 24.17g 97%
Dietary Fiber 0.17g 1%
Protein 0.24g 0%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 8%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 10.9mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 87.84 Kcal (368 kJ)
Calories from fat 0 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 6.45mg 0%
Potassium 11.4mg 0%
Total Carbs 22.7g 8%
Sugars 21.81g 97%
Dietary Fiber 0.16g 1%
Protein 0.21g 0%
Vitamin C 4.2mg 8%
Iron 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 9.9mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.9
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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