Brew iced tea strong, then dilute with ice
Achieve perfectly balanced iced tea by brewing it extra strong, allowing melting ice to naturally dilute it to ideal flavor without becoming watery.
For perfectly balanced iced tea, brew it extra strong first. This technique, rooted in American tea culture after the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair, ensures robust flavor. Tea's tannins and flavors release best in hot water, so a strong brew prevents melting ice from making your drink bland.
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