Amish/Mennonite " Meadow" Tea for Freezing
- Ready In:
- 45mins
- Ingredients:
- 3
- Yields:
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10-20 boxes
ingredients
directions
- Boil 4 quarts of water.
- Add 1 quart (packed tight) tea stems and leaves.
- Bring to a boil.
- Turn off the heat, and steep for 1/2- 1 hour, pressing tea down in water periodically.
- Remove leaves and stems.
- Strain through cheesecloth (or tightly-knit dish towel).
- Add 4-6 cups sugar.
- Stir until dissolved.
- Place in freezer boxes, cool completely and freeze.
- To prepare: Mix 1 concentrate plus 2-3 concentrate boxes full of water and serve!
Reviews
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One of the joys of summer is this delicious tea! I'd never had it before I married into a family with Amish/Mennonite roots. The first sip was like diving into a cool pool on a hot day, so refreshing! I'd been having trouble finding this recipe online, I was searching for what we call it here in Northern Indiana - Garden Tea. Thanks for sharing this, I have two grocery bags full of tea to do something with, and this is perfect!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
WJKing
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Hello, and welcome to my recipe collection online! My full-time career is that of Realtor...I was born & raised in the Mennonite faith all of my life. My husband was raised in the Amish faith. Together we have a very rich food heritage from both of our parents- much of which has been passed down through the generations - and I'm happy to share some of these recipes here with you! (including canning & freezing recipes) Hope you enjoy them!