Looking for the best iced tea recipe

[pacountrygirl]

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unfortunately green tea also has caffeine - it's just a younger tea from what I've heard. You will need to find an herb tea if you want something no caffeine........

Thanks, I know you can make it with just the mint and no tea bags. Maybe I'll give it a try.... can't imagine it would be very good though...

 

[skeeter9]

I have to drink decaf, also, and you just kinda get used to the taste - especially if you put mint and sugar in it!!!! To make a gallon, I use 8-10 decaf teabags (the decaf ones don't have as much flavor, so it takes more bags), a big handful of mint leaves and stems (grows wild by the creek here), and about 1 qt water (from the Artesian well, of course!). Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 10 min. Remove tea bags and mint. Add about 3/4 cup sugar (more or less to taste) and stir to dissolve. Fill your pitcher about 1/3 full with ice, then add some cool water. Pour in your tea mixture, then add more water to fill the pitcher. Stir and enjoy!

 

[Sissy]

Ahhh sweet Tea nothing better to drink
no matter how its made. but I use splenda
and orange juice. to your taste.

 

[ams3651]

I full up my coffee pot with water, run the water thru then add 6 tea bags, turn off the pot and let it steep for maybe half hour, remove the tea bags, add tea to gallon jug and fill with water and 1 cup of sugar or splenda and chill. Grew up with iced tea always in the fridge and I account it for my grandparents (all 4) longevity.

 

[PeggySue]

I'm a HUGE fan of mint tea... I like spice in my tea, not citrus.
I like the Lipton Cold Brew, I toss the bags in the pitcher, add a tray of ice then fill with water. I get the peppermint from my garden. I put a cup of water in the micro for a couple minutes while I go gather the mint, then let the mint leaves steep in it. Sometimes I add a cinnamon stick, or some cinnamon basil, or cloves, or ALL of those things!
Then I strain it into the pitcher, then I dump the steeped leaves and spices into a coffee filter and tie it with a string from a tea bag and drop it into the pitcher. I leave it and the bags in the pitcher because I will add water to it for 2 or 3 days then start all over.
I have also been known to put a shot or two of Jack Daniels in a glass of mint tea if I'm in the mood for a julep!!

 

[Wifezilla]

I just bought a pineapple mint plant. I can't wait to harvest some leaves for tea

 

[halo]

I confess Im a Crystal light freak. But its too expensive in the stores; if you get the Walmart brand, its less than half price. I drink gallons of it every day. I get the Peach Tea...Im so addicted to it.

 

[JennsPeeps]

This tea makes a lovely sun tea. Just put a bag or two in as much water as you want, leave it in the sun all day, then either put it into the fridge or pour over ice. It's very pale but the flavor is delicate and refreshing.

http://www.republicoftea.com/templates/detail.asp?navID=302 It's pricey but you can find it for around $11-12 if you look online.

 

[blasto]

Hawaiian Plantation Tea

5-6 regular black tea bag in a (non-plastic) pitcher
4-5 sprigs of mint (I grow Kentucky Colonel mint)
3/4 to 1 1/4 cup or so of sugar (or sweetener of choice--my WW friend uses 6 Splendas is hers)

Pour about 4 cups of boiled water over and let steep for about 6 minutes.

Fish out tea bags.

Add one small can of 100% pineapple juice (I use the Dole 6oz. cans that come in six-packs).

Fill pitcher with ice and serve in ice-filled glasses garnished with additional fresh mint sprigs.

This is an old-time standard that is served in many of the historic hotels back home in Hawaii. The story goes that it was the hot-weather drink of choice of the Haoles who ran the pineapple and sugar plantations back in the day. Now that I live in Virginia I always make it for cook-outs and even the die-hard Southern Sweet Tea fans rave about this one!

 

[onebuggirl]

You can make a simple syrup and add it to the tea for sweetening. All you do is boil 2c water and 2c sugar. When disolved cool and refrig. It lasts up to 2 months..that is if you don't use it first. All you do is add 1tsp to your tea....or other mixed drinks...adult beverages..ya know!