How do you make ice tea?

- Loose leaf tea or tea bags

- Hot water

- Cold water

- Ice

- Sweetener (optional)

- Lemon or mint (optional)

Instructions:

1. Steep the tea:

- Bring water to a boil in a kettle or saucepan.

- Add the loose leaf tea or tea bags to a heatproof teapot or pitcher.

- Pour the hot water over the tea leaves and let it steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on your preferred strength.

2. Strain the tea:

- Remove the tea leaves or tea bags from the teapot or pitcher.

- Strain the tea into a heatproof container, such as a glass pitcher or carafe.

3. Let the tea cool:

- Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.

- You can speed up the cooling process by placing the container in a sink filled with cold water or ice cubes.

4. Add cold water:

- Once the tea has cooled, add cold water to the container until it reaches your desired strength.

5. Add sweetener (optional):

- If you prefer sweetened tea, add sugar, honey, or another sweetener to taste.

6. Add lemon or mint (optional):

- For added flavor, you can add slices of lemon or mint leaves to the tea.

7. Chill and serve:

- Place the tea in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 30 minutes, or until it is completely cold.

- Serve over ice cubes and enjoy!

Additional tips:

- For a stronger iced tea, use more tea leaves or tea bags.

- For a weaker iced tea, use less tea leaves or tea bags or steep the tea for a shorter amount of time.

- You can also make sun tea by steeping the tea in a glass jar placed in direct sunlight for several hours.

- Experiment with different types of tea, sweeteners, and flavors to find your favorite iced tea recipe.