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    "excerpt": "A concentrated spiced black tea syrup to keep in the fridge and dilute hot or over soda. One brew, a fortnight of fast drinks.",
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            "prep": "15 min",
            "serves": "Makes about 500ml",
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            "ingredients": [
                "5 Teapigs Everyday Brew tea temples",
                "400ml water",
                "250g caster sugar",
                "Juice and pared zest of 1 lemon",
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                "Return the brew to the pan, add the sugar, lemon zest and the optional spices, and stir over a low heat until the sugar fully dissolves.",
                "Simmer gently for 5 minutes until it just thickens to a thin syrup, then stir in the lemon juice and take it off the heat.",
                "Cool, strain out the zest and spices, and pour into a clean bottle.",
                "To serve hot, mix 1 part cordial with 4 parts just-boiled water. Over ice, mix 1 part cordial with 4 parts cold soda water.",
                "Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks; shake before use."
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