Iced Tea Preparation Instructions

We encourage you to try any of our teas as an iced tea - all you have to do is follow our easy Iced Tea Preparation Directions. We have also compiled our Iced Tea Recomendations if you are looking for the perfect tea to make a great-tasting brew.

We also have this great Iced Tea Maker in stock if you are looking for a fast way to make great iced tea. If you are thirsty for a particular flavor for your iced tea, make sure to check out our Tea Flavor Finder. Too many choices? Try our great Iced Tea Sample Collection.

Iced Tea Preparation Instructions

1. Brew a tea concentrate by following the regular brewing instructions printed on the tea pouch, but using twice the amount of leaves.  If sweetener is desired, we recommend using crystal sugar.
   
   
2. Fill glasses or pitcher approximately 2/3 with ice (preferably made using filtered water).  Use plastic or tempered glass only.
   
   
3. Immediately pour the hot tea over the ice, separating the leaves with a strainer.  If necessary, add more ice until the concentrate is diluted to nearly double its initial volume.
   
   
4. If desired, add a slice of lemon, lime or orange or decorate with a sprig of mint leaf.

Example Measurements:  To prepare 36 ounces of iced tea, brew 18 ounces of tea using approximately 6 teaspoons of tea leaves. 

Shock Freezing: By pouring the hot tea over ice, the principles of shock freezing are applied. The sudden cooling preserves the full aroma as well as the active ingredients of the tea.  This method also prevents the usual cloudiness that often develops in black teas as they cool off.  The cloudiness, however, is purely optical and has no negative impact on the flavor of the tea.