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Cold-Brew Iced Tea

By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen

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Stuck on sun tea? Our test kitchen took a cue from coffee fanatics and made a batch of tea cold-brew style, steeping it in the fridge instead. The result? Mellower, more flavorful, and perfect for those rainy days, too.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 servings

Ingredients

10 black tea bags

Preparation

  1. Combine 10 black tea bags and 8 cups cold water in a large pitcher. Cover; chill at least 4 hours. Discard tea bags. Serve over ice with lemon slices.

TagsCold DrinkBeveragesIced TeaTeaDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeEasy5 Ingredients or FewerNo-CookBon Appétit

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