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Refrigerator Tea

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Looking for a way to brew up some refreshing iced tea without making your kitchen hot, or putting your health at risk from the dangers of sun tea? Then, give refrigerator tea a go.

Prep Time: 24 hours

Total Time: 24 hours

Ingredients:

  • 6-8 tea bags (use more or less according to taste)
  • 2 quarts water

Preparation:

1. Fill a two-quart pitcher with cold water.

2. Add in your tea bags.

3. Steep in the refrigerator overnight.

4. Sweeten with sugar (if desired), and serve.

Serving ideas:

  • Garnish with slices of citrus fruit, berries, fresh mint or edible flowers
  • Flavor with fruit juice for a more exotic taste
  • Fill an ice cube tray with tea, and freeze to create ice cubes that won't water down your drink

User Reviews

 5 out of 5
Refrigerator Tea w/ Loose Leaf Tea, Member parledge

I put 1/3 cup of loose tea leaves into a 2 qt pitcher and refrigerate over night. The next day, after straining the tea, I add some water to the pitcher to make it easy to pour the tea leaves onto my rose bed.

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