June 2, 2011
SHORT CUT 6 – Iced Tea for One
Need an afternoon iced tea break? Here’s how I make a quick afternoon refresher…
3-4 cups of water in a glass Pyrex measuring cup – 2 tea bags ( I love this Twinings Pure Peppermint for iced tea)
microwave on high for 4 minutes
let steep for 15 minutes (or so)
remove tea bags and add sweetener (honey or sugar – if you want to) while still hot (so it fully dissolves)
chill in the refrigerator for a bit – usually about 15-30 minutes
fill a glass with ice
add tea and enjoy!
Suzanne Says
Iced peppermint tea is a good afternoon alternative to remember.
Jenny (@ The Housewife Project) Says
I have now made the switch from hot tea to iced tea…my summer drink of choice. I used to like those presweetened ice tea mixes…but once you get used to real, fresh iced tea….no way!
Sinea Pies Says
Great suggestion. My mom used to leave tea bags in water in a glass jug in the sunshine. A few hours later, it was ready to be refrigerated and diluted for some great iced tea.
Wimbledon cleaners Says
Lovely picture of a glass filled with ice-tea. Getting thirsty just by looking at it.
marisa Says
Thanks for this tip! I always hated dragging out a huge pitcher just for a few cups of iced tea!