Amish/Mennonite Meadow Tea for Freezing |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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My Mennonite grandmother's recipe for 'meadow' tea - keeps well ALL winter long! YUMMY! Enjoy! Ingredients:
4 quarts water |
1 quart meadow mint tea, stems & leaves |
4 -6 cups sugar |
Directions:
1. Boil 4 quarts of water.
2. Add 1 quart (packed tight) tea stems and leaves.
3. Bring to a boil.
4. Turn off the heat, and steep for 1/2- 1 hour, pressing tea down in water periodically.
5. Remove leaves and stems.
6. Strain through cheesecloth (or tightly-knit dish towel).
7. Add 4-6 cups sugar.
8. Stir until dissolved.
9. Place in freezer boxes, cool completely and freeze.
10. To prepare: Mix 1 concentrate plus 2-3 concentrate boxes full of water and serve!
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