Sweet Tea Concentrate

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Ingredients:

-2 medium lemons

-4 cups sugar

-4 cups water

-375 mL (1 1/2 cups) English breakfast tea leaves or 20 black tea bags

Each Serving:

-250 mL (1 cup) cold water

-Ice cubes

Instructions:

1. Remove peels from lemons; squeeze fruit, reserving 1/3 cup. Save remaining juice for another use.

2. In a large saucepan, combine sugar and water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved, 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 

3. Remove from the heat, add tea leaves and lemon peels. Cover and steep for 15 minutes. Strain tea, discarding tea leaves and lemon peels and stir in lemon juice. Cool to room temperature.

4. Transfer to a container with a tight-fitting lid. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

To Prepare Tea: In a tall glass, combine water with 1/4 cup concentrate, then add ice.

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