Iced Tea

Yes. Brew the tea concentrate and sugar as directed, cool completely, then refrigerate in an airtight pitcher for up to 5 days. Pour over fresh ice when serving. Do not let hot tea sit in the fridge, as it clouds; always cool it first.

Bitterness comes from over-steeping; stick to 5–7 minutes maximum. Cloudiness comes from refrigerating hot tea; always let it cool to room temperature before chilling. If it's already cloudy, pass it through a fine-mesh strainer.

Yes. Use honey (1/4 cup), agave nectar (1/4 cup), or simple syrup (1/3 cup store-bought or homemade). Stir these in while the tea is still warm so they dissolve evenly.

Cover the pitcher tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Do not add ice until you pour a glass, or it will dilute as the ice melts. Taste before serving; if it's gone flat or weak, re-chill with fresh ice.

Yes, but reduce steeping time to 3–4 minutes for green tea or delicate herbals, as they taste bitter more quickly than black tea. Use the same amount of bags and sugar.

Restaurants brew to exact strength and use filtered water. Use filtered or bottled water if yours is heavily chlorinated, brew at a 6-to-1 or 8-to-1 water-to-bag ratio (6–8 cups water per 1 tea bag), and serve within hours of brewing for the brightest taste.