The Other Iced Drink

Let’s not get so caught up with our cold-brew that we forget about another, mellower classic: iced tea. So maybe you can’t reach for it when you need a jolt that only jet fuel can handle, but it’s still a great, refreshing choice as the weather gets warmer. (For all of you caffeine die-hards, it has a little of its own, too.)Since it’s National Iced Tea month, it only seems appropriate to take a minute and learn how to brew a glass. This week, Shine shows us how to do it right - from the sweetener to the steeping time - while making sure to include things to avoid at all costs. One such thing? Using instant ice tea. (To put this into perspective for all of us home cooks, the article calls it as blasphemous as using instant grits.) Once you master the method, brew a pitcher, and keep it on standby in your fridge. It’ll be ready to cool you down all summer long. How to Make Perfect Iced Tea from Yahoo! Shine