DIY: How to Make Iced Tea!

This is probably the simplest instructable ever, but since I just happened to be making some iced tea, I decided to publish it on Instructables.

Everyone likes their iced tea in a different way; sweet, sour, or just plain. But this instructable will show you a way that is favorable by all.

Read on if you want to know...

Step 1: The Materials

Just to let you know, this recipe is for 2 quarts of iced tea.
The materials you will need are:
-2 Tea bags: you can use any tea you want, but here I used "Earl Grey" black tea.
-1 Lemon
- Sugar
- Spices: Cardamom; this is completely optional, I added 1; it is mainly for the good smell and aromatic flavor.
- Boiler
- Tea Pot
- Jug
- Measuring spoons
- A large spoon
- Mortar and Pestel
- Sieve
- Lemon Squeezer
- 2 quart measuring jug

Comments

[luvit]

like pudding, i hate INSTANT pudding -- the best of anything requires more effort than an instant stir-in.

[jensenr30]

agreed

[aziza]

to complecated make it a bit easier

[MediocreNinja]

How is it complicated? Steep 2 bags of tea Add some lemon and sugar Add spice if you like Chill and serve How is that complicated?

[zascecs]

I really have no idea...

[RionNipal]

how to make Iced tea: Go to store, buy powdered ice tea. pour powder into ice cold water following the instructions.stir and drink immediately. -_-

[brizkys]

Nice recipe man!

[zascecs]

yea, thanks

[lilpepsikraker]

I let tea steep overnight. Yum! Constant Comment added with any tea when you boil it is great, it makes the tea taste very crisp.

[laurent123]

is good

[zascecs]

Thanks

[jamesjamesjames]

any other spice ideas?

[NobodyInParticular]

Try whatever spices you like. It will probably work well. Ground anise seed gives it a licorice flavor, chocolate and vanilla have a predictable but tasty result, and the juice of fresh catnip leaves gives a pleasantly musky flavor.

[kica]

I love your Instructables:-) So, what's next?

[kica]

Good job zascecs!!! I'm making this recipe for my hard-working men today!!! I think that adding a few sprigs of fresh mint might make it even more refreshing. Try it.

[texpear]

And this beautiful photo makes me thirsty! I like the way you pay attention to tiny details. Great recipe, great presentation.

[wenpherd]

what does the lemon do?

[zascecs]

It gives it a sour/lemony flavor. Sorry, i lost the right word.

[wenpherd]

thanks.

[GladiatorGarageWorks]

Thanks for sharing! We can always use a nice refreshing drink when working on projects in the garage.

[zascecs]

very true.

[wize]

awesome instructable, i'm gonna go try this.

[Doctor What]

I love iced green tea. I don't know what it is, but it is amazing.

[Doctor What]

I phrased that weird.... Howabout: I love iced green tea. I don't know why the taste soothes me, but it does.

[zascecs]

Remember, always use good grammer... lol

[enthusiast]

You meant speling, didn't you? lulz

[popcorn man]

I would plobably describe it as syntax

[Father Christmas]

lol. good correction.

[wenpherd]

i been looking for a tea instructable

[wenpherd]

i rated 1st!!!!!!!!!

[zascecs]

By the way, please rate (5 stars, if you may =D)

[jessyratfink]

Early grey sounds wonderful for iced tea. And the cardamom sounds even better! I always just use orange pekoe because that's what my mom used growing up. But I think I should branch out. :D

[zascecs]

The cardamom gives it a Sweet smell, which makes it really appetizing. (It already is, though =D)

[nicknack171]

wooo hooo nothing beats ice tea especially with summer coming up. i also like arizona in the can