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Get the Recipe Cold Brew Iced Tea (with tea bags)

It's so easy to make Cold Brew Iced Tea, and you'll love the super-smooth, tannin-free, refreshing results! All you'll need is your favorite tea and a little time; no hot water required.

Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
12 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 1 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 large tea bags* or 12 regular tea bags
  • 8 cups filtered water
  • ice for serving
  • lemon slices for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Add tea bags to a large 2-quart pitcher and add cold filtered water. If using tea bags with tags, snip them off before adding them. Put the lid on the pitcher and place it in the fridge for 8-12 hours.
  2. Remove the tea bags and serve with or without ice, depending on your preferences. Garnish with lemon slices as desired.
  3. Store remaining tea in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Notes

  • *Large Tea Bags: marketed specifically for iced tea, however, you can use regular black tea bags (or another variety). The large tea bags I use have 6 grams of tea per bag.

    If using tea bags with tags, snip them off before placing in the pitcher.

  • If using tea bags with tags, snip them off before placing in the pitcher.
  • *Adjust: add an extra tea bag for stronger tea, and reduce by 1 bag for weaker tea.
  • Make sweet tea by adding simple syrup or a sweetener of choice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 1kcal (0%) Sodium 12mg (1%) Calcium 7mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1

% Daily Value*

Calories 1kcal 0%
Sodium 12mg 1%
Calcium 7mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.