Tea is a healthy drink. And it can be a social drink too, best for afternoon get-togethers. For a quick way to prepare for a large gathering you can prepare tea concentrate. Here’s how to make concentrate good for 40 to 50 cups.

• Rapid boil 1 1/2 quarts cold water.
• Remove the water from heat and immediately add 1/4 pound loose tea.
• Stir to immerse the leaves.
• Cover.
• Let stand for 5 minutes. Strain into a teapot until ready to use.
• Pour two tablespoons of tea concentrate into a cup and fill with hot water for a hot tea fix.
• Pour 3 tablespoons of tea concentrate for iced tea to allow for the ice melting.

Double the recipe for a larger crowd.

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