
| Iced Tea ~ Cold-water Method: For each 3/4 cup (6 ounces) cold water use 3 teaspoons tea or 3 tea bags. Measure tea into quart jar or other glass or china container; add measured cold water. Cover; set in refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours. Strain; pour over ice. Hot Method I: Use 6 teaspoons (2 tablespoons) tea or 6 tea bags for each 1 pint (16 ounces) water. Measure tea into quart jar or other glass or china container. Pour measured boiling water on top; let stand in warm place 5 minutes, strain, pour over ice. Hot Method II: Use 3 teaspoons tea or 3 tea bags for each 1 1/2 cups of boiling water. Make as directed under Hot Method I, let stand 5 minutes, strain, cover, and let cool for 2 to 3 hours without refrigeration before pouring over ice. To serve with tea: Lemon wedges ~ crosswise slices of orange with whole cloves stuck in edges ~ fresh mint leaves ~ preserved ginger ~ blanched cherries. |