I am so happy that it's finally time to think about Iced Tea! Making iced tea using tea leaves is so easy, and trust me, really worth the effort!
1. Brew your tea exactly the same as you would for hot tea, only using twice the amount of tea leaves.
2. Steep for the same amount of time recommended for making hot tea.
3. Remove the loose leaves and add sugar if desired. Let sit until about room temperature. This will ensure the tea is not 'cloudy'.
4. Refridgerate until chilled, add ice, and serve!
Here's my basic iced tea recipe:
4 Tbsp Classic Black tea leaves
6 cups boiling water
6 tbsp sugar
juice of half a lemon (I add this once the tea is completely cooled)
Check out this link for some delicious iced tea recipes http://allrecipes.com/Search/Recipes.aspx?WithTerm=iced tea
Happy Sipping!
