How Do You Make Homemade Iced Tea?
To make ice tea at home requires no special equipment and can be done using several methods. Homemade iced tea has a fresher taste and can be sweetened or left natural. By making it at home, you can also mix different types of tea to get just the taste you want. Learning to make iced tea means that you can have a steady supply in the refrigerator all the time and save you money over purchasing bottled tea at the store. Prepare the tea bags by removing any paper tags from the ends of the strings. Plan on 12 to 16 regular sized tea bags for a gallon of fresh tea. Gather the strings together and tie in a knot on the end. Bring 2 quarts of fresh water to a boil. Remove from the heat and drape the tea bags into the water to steep. If desired, use a clothespin to attach the knotted string to the side of the pan. This will allow you to remove the tea bags with less mess. Let the tea steep for 30 minutes or until the tea water is cool to the touch. Remove the tea bags and pour the tea into a 1
