How to make iced tea
The BEST homemade iced tea
Yield: 1
Equipment
- Kettle
- Serving glass
Materials
- 1/2 - 2 teaspoons loose tea leaves or 1-2 teabags
- 150 ml freshly boiled water
- 1-2 teaspoons sugar
- 50-100 ml fresh cold water
Instructions
- Bring fresh water to a boil.
- Measure 1 ½ - 2 teaspoons of tea leaves* and steep them in 150 of water.**
- Strain the tea into a serving glass.
- Add sweetener and stir until dissolved.
- Add ice.
- Top up with fresh cold water.
Notes
* If you want to make a whole pitcher rather than just a glass of iced tea, use at least 2 tablespoons of tea leaves per 500 ml of water, then top up with more cold water later. If you are using tea bags, add 4-6 tea bags per 500 ml of water, and top up with cold water later.
** Black tea – 4-5 minutes at 95-98 degrees Celsius
Green tea – 3-5 minutes at 75-85 degrees Celsius
Oolong tea – 3-5 minutes at 85-90 degrees Celsius
Rooibos and other herbal teas – 5-10 minutes at98 degrees Celsius
** Black tea – 4-5 minutes at 95-98 degrees Celsius
Green tea – 3-5 minutes at 75-85 degrees Celsius
Oolong tea – 3-5 minutes at 85-90 degrees Celsius
Rooibos and other herbal teas – 5-10 minutes at98 degrees Celsius