If you've ever made iced tea by brewing hot tea and pouring it over ice, you know it often turns out cloudy and bitter. Cold brewing tea extracts the sweet, floral flavors of the tea leaves without pulling out the bitter tannins.

Ingredients You Need

• 4 tea bags (or 4 tsp loose leaf tea) - Black or Green tea works perfectly
• 4 cups cold filtered water
• Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Place the tea bags or loose-leaf tea into a large glass pitcher.

2. Pour the cold filtered water over the tea.

3. Cover the pitcher and place it in the refrigerator. Let it steep for 6-8 hours for white/green tea, or 8-12 hours for black/herbal tea.

4. Remove the tea bags (or strain out the loose leaves). Serve over ice, garnished with lemon and mint.

Troubleshooting: Why is my Refreshing Cold Brew Tea not turning out right?

If you are having trouble getting this recipe right, ensure you are measuring ingredients accurately. Baking and cooking are sciences, and the right ratios matter. Also, check your oven temperature; many ovens run hot or cold.