Summertime is Iced Tea Time!  And we think our Iced Tea is
The Best Tea In The World™

Nothing beats iced tea for pure liquid refreshment on a hot summer day.  And nothing beats the exquisite taste, color and aroma of pure, high mountain-grown tea from The Original Ceylon Tea Company.  Choose your favorite tea from The Original Ceylon Tea Company, or get creative and blend our flavors for your own custom iced tea brew.  If you have a winner, share it with us, and help us all stay cool all summer!

Making Great Iced Tea
Here are some basic guidelines for brewing great iced tea.  Remember to make your iced tea stronger than normal hot tea, to compensate for serving over ice.

1.      Hot Brewed.  For each quart, place 4 to 5 teabags in a pitcher.  Bring 2 cups of cold tap or filtered water nearly to a boil (180-200 degrees).  Pour the hot water directly over the teabags and steep for 3 to 5 minutes.  Remove teabags and add 2 more cups of cold water.  Serve over ice.

2.      Sun Tea.  Fill a container with 4 cups of cold tap or filtered water.  Place 6 teabags inside and cover.  Place in direct sunlight for 2 to 4 hours (or longer, depending on desired strength).  Remove bags and serve over ice.

3.      Cold Brewed.  Put 4 cups of cold tap or filtered water in your container.  Place 6 teabags inside and cover.  Place in the refrigerator for 8 hours (or longer, depending on desired strength).  Remove bags and serve over ice.

Don’t Let Cloudy Iced Tea Get You Down
First, cloudiness won't hurt you and it doesn't affect the taste of great iced tea, only the appearance.  If you brew your tea with hot water, be sure to let it cool to room temperature before adding ice.  Cooling too fast causes the tannins in tea to settle out.  If your tea turns out cloudy, just try adding a little bit of boiling water or a lemon juice.

Enjoy!

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