We recommend taking your favorite blend, doubling the amount of loose leaf tea to water ratio that you would normally use for hot tea. Example: for 8oz of water, use 3 teaspoons of tea instead of 1.5. Steep the tea like you normally would and then drain the hot tea in a cup filled with ice. We recommend doubling the amount of tea used when brewing, because as hot tea is poured over the ice, the ice will melt and dilute your tea. Adding double the amount of loose leaf tea to water ratio will ensure you get the full flavors of your favorite blend. Increasing the steeping time for an iced tea will also help bring out those flavors. The strongest cups of iced tea will have a higher ratio of tea to water.