How do I make a gallon of Peacock Blend, Strawberry Moon or Berry Berry iced teas at home so it tastes like yours?

Normally we make several gallons at a time, but the home formula is as follows:

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1. Bring 1 gallon of filtered water to a full roiling boil. Turn off heat.

2. Steep 1 heaping cup of loose leaf tea in the boiling water for about 10 minutes.

3. Strain the leaves. This is best done with a fine mesh spoon or pouring the tea through a strainer, tea filter or cheesecloth into a pitcher.
   Be sure to not pour boiling water straight into a glass pitcher or it may crack! You can add some warm water into the pitcher beforehand to avoid cracking or breaking your pitchers.

4. Add 1-1.5 cups of sugar, depending on your sweetness preference. We use a a heaping cup per gallon. (Except if you are making Berry-Berry. No sugar is used for Berry-Berry)

5. Stir, Chill and Enjoy! (one note, due to the hibiscus petals in the Peacock Blend it may turn cloudy in the fridge. No worries, this is normal and does not affect the taste. ) 

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What are the measurements and brew times for making cups & pots of hot tea at home?​

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• For 1 cup of tea (8 oz.) 1 -1 1/2 standard teaspoon of loose tea in a filter or screen. Steep for 3-4 minutes. Steep a longer for a stronger flavor.

• For a Small pot (2-3 teacups): 1 standard coffee scoop (2 tbs.) of loose tea and brew for about 4-5 minutes. Steep longer for a stronger flavor.

• Medium pot (3-4 teacups): 1.5 coffee scoop (2 1/2 tbs.)of loose tea and brew for about 6-8 minutes. Steep longer for a stronger flavor.

• Large pot (5-6 teacups): 2 coffee scoops (4 tbs.) of loose tea and brew for about 6-8 minutes. Steep longer for a stronger flavor.