June is national ice tea month, so I thought I would share with you my favorite way to make ice tea. I use the Bodum Ice Tea Jug that has an infuser that slides down the side of the pitcher and the holes are small enough that very little tea dust gets through into the tea. The unique design of the Bodum Ice Tea Jug fits easily into the refrigerator without taking up a lot of space and makes 6 cups of tea.
This is also a very versatile ice tea maker. I can fill the jug with cold water and the infuser with a caffeine free herbal fruit blend (these blends do not contain any actual tea; instead they are pieces of dried fruit and herbs) and place in the fridge before leaving for work. When I get home I just remove the infuser and enjoy some very delicious herbal tisane. My two favorites are paradise peach (very, very peachy) and angel falls mist (apples and strawberries.)
I can also make black or green tea in this ice tea maker. I bring 3 cups of water to a boil, place 3 cups of ice into the tea jug and 6 teaspoons of one of my favorite teas into the infuser. I pour the hot water onto the ice and let the tea leaves steep for 4 to 5 minutes then remove the infuser. Let the tea chill for a little while in the fridge and enjoy the perfectly made ice tea. This is such an easy no fuss way to make ice tea. The Bodum Ice Tea Jug is also dishwasher safe.
