Cold brew iced tea (easy!)
The easiest iced tea you'll ever make! Prep takes only 30 seconds! Put it in the fridge overnight for a morning treat or start one every day to make sure you've got ice-cold tea at all times (without any ice)!
Servings: 1
Equipment
- 1 pint mason jar with lid
Ingredients
- 1 ea teabag of choice (see notes)
- 2 cups cold tap water
- agave nectar or honey to taste (see notes)
Instructions
- Place the teabag in a clean pint mason jar. Fill the jar with water and screw on the lid.
- Refrigerate for 12 hours for a weaker tea or up to 24 hours for a stronger tea.
- If desired, add agave nectar or honey to taste and serve. If you like a more traditional, lemon iced tea, try using a citrusy tea or serving with a lemon slice!
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Notes
Teabag vs loose leaf tea: I recommend teabags for their convenience (you just take them out). However, you can use any kind of tea, including loose leaf, for this recipe. If you use loose leaf tea, use about 1 teaspoon per pint and strain well before drinking.
Agave or honey: I recommend agave nectar if you have it, as it's vegan-friendly and most people can have it. Honey is another great option if you don't have agave. I don't recommend granulated sugar for cold drinks, as it doesn't dissolve very well. However, any liquid sweetener will do fine. Sweetening the drink at all is optional.