A simple solution for a delicious iced tea

In the summer I like nothing more than a nice glass of iced tea; however I don't drink caffeine so I tend to make my iced teas with fruity herbal tea. (If you like black tea this will probably work for you as well) When most people make iced tea they fill their pitcher half with boiling water and half with cold water. I have been using only boiling water which means your tea takes a little longer to get cold, but you can use less tea bags.

Step 1: Boil the amount of water that fits into your pitcher (mine is about 12 cups)

Step 2: Place the teabags in the pitcher and pour in the boiling water (I use 3 tea bags for 12 cups of water)

Step 3: While your tea is brewing add a teaspoon of honey.

Step 4: Place the pitcher with lid in your fridge with the teabags still in the pitcher. (This extra steeping time works great with herbal teas, especially white teas, because you get a much stronger flavor.)

Step 5: After about 6 hours your tea should be nice and cold. Enjoy, with or without ice.

Now, step 3 is obviously optional but I have found that adding that honey while the tea is still hot makes your end product absolutely delicious. I really don't like sweetened tea in general but this recipe has been great. You can barely taste a teaspoon of honey in 12-14 cups of tea, but it gives the tea a little extra flavor.

Some of my favorite herbal teas to use to make iced tea are:

Lipton's White Tea with Blueberry & Pomegranate Flavor $13.28 (you can definitely find it at the grocery store for cheaper)

Fortnum and Mason Black Current Infusion 4.50 GBP

Twinings Peppermint Tea $4.49