It may have taken a little longer than we’d hoped, but it seems like spring is finally here. It’s the perfect time to start having your favorite brews over ice. Here are some tips to make sure you do iced tea the right way.
- The Impatient Method. Can’t wait? Infuse two teaspoons of tea per 8 oz. water. After infusing, pour over a glass full of ice and enjoy! Serves one.
- The Patient Method. Infuse one teaspoon per 8 oz water. After infusing, chill and serve. Serves one.
- Cold Infusion. Grab size four T-sacs and add approximately one oz. of tea leaves inside T-sac. Fill a one gallon pitcher with cold water. Place T-sac in pitcher and let set in refrigerator for 6-8 hours.
- The Party Method. Having company? Grab a size four T-sac and use the Impatient Method on a larger scale. Fill up a size four T-sac with one ounce of tea leaves and place in a one-gallon pitcher. Infuse tea using only 1/2 gallon of hot water. After tea is done infusing, pour over a one-gallon pitcher of ice.
Download a 6″x4″ Iced Tea Recipes card for all four methods.
As far as equipment goes, the right accessories go a long way when it comes to getting flavor and temperature just right. We love this Takeya Iced Pitcher. It lets you easily brew leaf tea, bags, or flowering teas. With BPA free glass, this pitcher features a fine mesh infuser, airtight lid and is dishwasher safe for easy clean up.
Looking for delicious iced options? Stock up on tea blends that are great hot or iced!
