Post date: Oct 25, 2017 3:50:04 AM

YIELD:20 servings

Ingredients

• 2 medium lemons
• 4 cups sugar
• 4 cups water
• 1-1/2 cups English breakfast tea leaves or 20 black tea bags
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• EACH SERVING:
• 1 cup cold water
• Ice cubes

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).

Nutritional Facts

1/4 cup concentrate: 165 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 27mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (40g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.