Bring 8 cups water to a simmer; remove from the heat and add 3 tablespoons loose tea or 6 tea bags. Let steep about 4 minutes, until it's the strength you like. Strain loose tea with a fine-mesh sieve or remove the tea bags. Let cool, then transfer to a pitcher, cover and refrigerate.
Cold-Brewed:
Combine 8 cups cold water and 6 tablespoons loose tea or 10 tea bags in a pitcher. Cover and refrigerate 15 to 36 hours, until it's the strength you like. Strain loose tea with a fine-mesh sieve or remove the tea bags.
Sweet Teas:
Combine 3/4 cup each sugar and water in a saucepan and add 1 infuser, if desired. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves, then remove from the heat and let cool. Strain the infused syrup through a fine-mesh sieve (you'll get about 1 cup).
Orange Add 6 strips zest
Blackberries 1 cup
Cinnamon 2 sticks
Lavender 3 tablespoons dried
Vanilla 1 halved bean
Mint 3 sprigs
Ginger 1 cup sliced
Lemon 8 strips zest
Nectarine 1 cup chopped
Cucumber 2 cups chopped
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Photograph by Levi Brown
Recipe courtesy Food Network Magazine
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