Instant Pot Iced Tea {3 Ways} - Recipes From A Pantry (2024)

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Love insanely delicious Iced Tea? We show you how to make Instant Pot Iced Tea with a step-by-step image tutorial & 3 refreshing Pressure Cooker Iced Tea recipes!! Suitable for Gluten-Free, Keto, Paleo and Vegan diets.Recipe also includes Weight Watchers points.

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It is the summer. Kind of. So, we make Iced Tea. More specifically we make Instant Pot Iced Tea. Yeap, you heard that right. Instant Pot Iced Tea.

And you will love making this Instant Pot Iced Tea recipe as itrequires only 3 ingredients(although you can add much, much more) andcan be made ahead of timeand kept chilling in the fridge until needed.

Plus, since everything goes in at the same time, it is so, so much more hands off than made-on-the-stove-top iced tea and the results are guaranteed. Every. Single. Time.

Even better is the fact that it is immensely adaptable, especially handy with all those fruits about to come into our lives. So, so handy which is why I will show you three versions of Pressure Cooker Iced Tea below.

Oh and this can be turned into an extra special tipple (for those after-the-kiddoes-have-gone-to-bed drink moments). Simply add in a shot or two of gin or vodka for your very own Iced co*cktail! Ain’t nothing better.

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A quick list of items you will need to make this Iced Tea.

Yeap, Instant Pot Iced Tea or Iced tea co*cktails are what we should be drinking all summer long – during our picnics, BBQ, brunches, afternoon teas, girls night in and more. Tempted? The gather all your ingredients and let me show you….

How to Make Instant Pot Ice Tea in 3 Simple Steps {Gluten-Free, Keto, Paleo, Vegan}

Seriously Instant Pot Iced Tea is as hands-off as you can get. No need to make any sugar syrup, let’s make life easy. It will all be done in your Instant Pot.

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  1. Add the tea bags, water and calorie-free sweetener (or sugar) into your Instant Pot insert, cover your Instant Pot, set the vent to ‘sealing,’ select the manual or pressure cook button (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 4 mins.
  2. Do a quick pressure release, open the pot, and discard the tea bags.
  3. Let the Iced Tea cool completely before serving over plenty of ice.
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And your refreshing glass of Iced Tea.

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Instant Pot Clementine Iced Tea{Gluten-Free, Paleo, Vegan}

  1. Add the tea bags, water and calorie-free sweetener (or sugar) into your Instant Pot insert, cover your Instant Pot, set the vent to ‘sealing,’ select the manual or pressure cook button (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 4 mins.
  2. Do a quick pressure release, open the pot, and discard the tea bags.
  3. Add in the clementine juice, clementine and lemon slices and let the Iced Tea cool completely before serving over plenty of ice.

And your refreshing glass of Instant Pot Clementine Iced Tea.

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Instant Pot Strawberry Iced Tea (GF, P, V)

  1. Blend the strawberries into puree, sieve and set aside the strawberry juice.
  2. Add the tea bags, water and calorie-free sweetener (or sugar) into your Instant Pot insert, cover your Instant Pot, set the vent to ‘sealing,’ select the manual or pressure cook button (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 4 mins.
  3. Do a quick pressure release, open the pot, and discard the tea bags.
  4. Let the Iced Tea cool completely before mixing in the strawberry juice and serving over plenty of ice.
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And your glass of Instant Pot Strawberry Iced Tea…..

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Make Stove Top Iced Tea

If you don’t have an Instant Pot then you can still make stove top iced tea.

  1. Place the teabags in a heatproof jug and pour in the just boiled water, let steep for 10 mins before discarding the tea bags.
  2. Stir in the calorie-free sweetener or sugar into the warm tea and set aside to cool.
  3. Refrigerate for a few hours and serve over ice.

Recipe Tea Tips

  • Start with 4 tea bags but if you prefer a stronger tea you can add up to 6 teabags instead.
  • It is essential that you remove the tea bags after you have QPR as if you leave them to steep longer the tea could become bitter.
  • If using a calorie-free sweetener, adjust the amount to your desired sweetness. A sweetener like Swerve will measure the same as sugar, but a sweetener like steviawill require far less (start with 1 tspstevia and increase if desired).
  • If you think you might not get the tea bags out quickly, then people recommend adding a pinch of baking soda to reduce any bitter flavour.
  • The strawberry juice is really thick and will separate and sit on top of the ice tea. You will have fun with two layers of drink.

Instant Pot Decaffeinated Iced Tea

I actually prefer decaffeinated Iced Tea instead and so I use rooibos tea instead of black tea. Also using rooibos teas minimizes the chance that the tea will go bitter if you forget to remove the tea bag after cooking. However, feel free to experiment with various decaffeinated tea brands till you find the one that works for you Instant Pot Iced Tea.

Instant Pot Iced Green Tea

To make this anInstant Pot Iced Green Tea, just swap the black tea for some green tea instead. That. Is. It.

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Instant Pot Raspberry Iced Tea

Simply swap your strawberries for raspberries to make some Instant Pot Raspberry Iced Tea. You may need to add a little extra sweetener as raspberries can be quite tart.

What to serve with this Pressure Cooker Iced Tea?

  • Puff Puff.
  • Lemonade Scones.
  • Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats.
  • Easy Instant Pot Chicken Breast.

More Cool Drinks

Why not try these below.

  • 7 Infused Water Recipes.
  • Instant Pot Infused Water.
  • Bourbon Lemonade.
  • Peach Bourbon Smash.
  • Jamaican Rum Punch.
  • Instant Pot Raspberry Lemonade.
  • Instant Pot Peach Lemonade.

Weight Watchers Points

If you use a calorie-free sweetener, there are technically ZERO Blue Plan Points per serving. However, you may want to count the Clementine and Strawberry Iced Tea as 1 point eachbecause they do contain fruit juice (spread across 12 servings). Or, you can just count them as 0. It’s your choice.

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Instant Pot Iced Tea {3 ways}

We show you how to make Pressure Cooker Iced Tea with a step-by-step image tutorial & 3 refreshing Instant Pot Iced Tea recipes!!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time4 minutes mins

Total Time9 minutes mins

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American, British

Servings: 12

Calories: 8kcal

Author: Bintu Hardy

Ingredients

  • 4-6 black tea bags 6 for a stronger flavour
  • 1.5 l (8 cups) of water
  • 5 tbsp sugar or equivalent in a calorie-free sweetener (see recipe notes for details)

Clementine Iced tea

  • Iced Tea Ingredients plus
  • 250 ml (1 cup) clementine juice
  • 4 clementines sliced
  • 1 lemon sliced

Strawberry Iced tea

  • Iced Tea Ingredients plus
  • 700 g (5 cups) sliced strawberries

Instructions

Instant Pot Iced tea

  • Add the tea bags, water and calorie-free sweetener (or sugar) into your Instant Pot insert, cover your Instant Pot and set the vent to ‘sealing.’

  • Select the manual or pressure cook button (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure and set the timer to 4 mins.

  • Cook till done then release the steam via quick pressure release, open the pot and discard the teabags (or the tea will become bitter).

  • Let cool completely, then serve over ice

Instant Pot Clementine Iced tea

  • Add the tea bags, water and sweetener (or sugar) into your Instant Pot insert, seal, and cook for 4 mins on high pressure.

  • Do a quick pressure release, open the pot, and discard the tea bags.

  • Add in the clementine juice, clementine and lemon slices and let the Iced tea cool completely before serving over plenty of ice.

Instant Pot Strawberry Iced tea

  • Blend the strawberries into puree, sieve and set aside the strawberry juice.

  • Add the tea bags, water and sweetener (or sugar) into your Instant Pot insert, seal, and cook for 4 mins on high pressure.

  • Do a quick pressure release, open the pot, and discard the tea bags.

  • Let the Iced tea cool completely before mixing in the strawberry juice and serving over plenty of ice.

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Notes

The nutrition facts listed are for Clementine Iced tea with sugar as a sweetener.

If you use a calorie-free sweetener and make the standard recipe, there will be approximately 12 calories and 4g carbs in the entire recipe.

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Instant Pot Iced Tea Tips and Notes

  • Start with 4 tea bags but if you prefer a stronger tea you can add up to 6 tea bags instead.
  • It is essential that you remove the tea bags after you have QPR as if you leave them to steep longer the tea could become bitter.
  • If using a calorie-free sweetener, adjust the amount to your desired sweetness. A sweetener like Swerve will measure the same as sugar, but a sweetener like steviawill require far less (start with 1 tspstevia and increase if desired).
  • If you think you might not get the tea bags out quickly, then people recommend adding a pinch of baking soda to reduce any bitter flavour.
  • The strawberry juice is really thick and will separate and sit on top of the ice tea. You will have fun with two layers of drink.

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Weight Watchers Points in Instant Pot Iced Tea

If you use a calorie-free sweetener, there are technically ZERO Freestyle and PointsPlus points per serving. However, you may want to count the Clementine and Strawberry Iced Tea as 1 point eachbecause they do contain fruit juice (spread across 12 servings). Or, you can just count them as 0. It’s your choice.

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What to serve with this Pressure Cooker Iced Tea?

Lemonade Scones.

Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats.

Easy Instant Pot Chicken Breast.

Nutrition

Calories: 8kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 37mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 6.4mg | Calcium: 8mg

Instant Pot Iced Tea {3 Ways} - Recipes From A Pantry (2024)

FAQs

How many tea bags for a gallon of iced tea? ›

Ways to make 1 Gallon of iced tea:

For 1 gallon, boil 1 quart water (32 ounces or 4 cups). Remove from heat and pour over 1 Luzianne Gallon Size Iced Tea bag (or 4 Family Size or 16 Individual Cup Iced Tea bags). Brew 3-5 minutes and sweeten to taste.

How do you make a large batch of iced tea? ›

Please note this method will use up ice fast, so be sure you have plenty of ice on hand if your are doing this in large volumes.
  1. Add 1 oz loose leaf tea per gallon of finished iced tea in a pitcher/vessel.
  2. Fill pitcher/vessel 1/2 full of hot water (not boiling). ...
  3. Let tea steep 2-5 minutes. ...
  4. Strain out tea leaves.
Jun 27, 2020

What is the best tea for making iced tea? ›

Black tea is commonly used for iced tea, but white tea, green tea, and oolong tea also work particularly well over ice without losing flavor integrity or aroma. Some herbal teas - particularly fruit and hibiscus blends - are very refreshing iced. Regardless, all tea types will make for lovely iced teas!

What foods should not be cooked in a pressure cooker? ›

Here are six things you should always avoid cooking in a pressure cooker.
  1. Dairy products. Foods containing dairy, like milk, cream, or yogurt, should not be pressure-cooked. ...
  2. Fried foods. Cooking fried foods is a strict no no, when it comes to pressure cookers. ...
  3. Quick cooking vegetables. ...
  4. Cakes and bakes. ...
  5. Eggs in the shell.
Jul 23, 2023

How many tea bags for 3 quarts? ›

Add 4 regular size tea bags to your pitcher for every quart of water. Family size tea bags are made for iced tea and only require one.

How many tea bags per quart of water for iced tea? ›

Here is a cold water method for clear, cloudless iced tea

Fill a quart pitcher or container with cold tap water. Cover. Let stand at room temperature or in the refrigerator. Add 4 to 6 tea bags or 1 Family Size tea bag (remove tags).

How do you make large quantities of tea? ›

For large quantities, prepare concentrate as follows: Bring one quart of cold water to a roiling boil. Remove from heat and add 8-10 teabags per quart of brewed tea as desired. Steep 3-5 minutes and pour over remaining cold water or ice cubes.

How do you make iced tea with tea bags without boiling it? ›

Pour 8 cups of cold or room temperature water over the tea bags and give it a gentle stir. Pop the lid on the container and place it in the refrigerator for a minimum of eight hours (maximum 12 hours). Remove the tea bags and enjoy your tea. Serve over ice with fresh lemon.

What is the ratio of tea bags to water for iced tea? ›

To brew iced tea without a recipe, start with these standard ratios: Use two tea bags per cup of water for hot brew and one tea bag per cup of water for the cold and sun tea methods.

Why do you put baking soda in iced tea? ›

Once you've brewed your ice-tea a dash of baking soda helps to neutralize the tannin content, offering a smoother taste, and reducing that murky appearance. The tannin content is high in black tea and green tea, so be sure to add baking soda if you're using these types of tea.

What makes iced tea taste better? ›

Spices, Herbs & Fruit Juice: The ultimate natural sweeteners. Some herbs and spices (cinnamon, ginger, star anise, cardamom, nutmeg, clove, lemongrass) can add a subtle sweetness to black tea, but they might overpower green tea.

What kind of tea does McDonald's use for their iced tea? ›

McDonald's Iced Tea recipe features a brisk blend of orange pekoe black tea, freshly brewed and served ice cold. Wondering if there are any calories in Unsweet Tea from McDonald's? Unsweetened Iced Tea is a zero-calorie, sugar-free iced tea that pairs perfectly with your menu favorites. *At participating McDonald's.

Why is a pressure cooker unhealthy? ›

Pressure cooking can reduce heat-sensitive nutrients (e.g., vitamin C, folate) and bioactive phytonutrients, such as betacarotene, glucosinolates (helpful compounds found in cruciferous vegetables) and omega-3 fatty acids, that are beneficial for human health.

What is the best meat to cook in a pressure cooker? ›

You can still pressure cook leaner pieces – like eye of round and top sirloin – but these work best if they've been stuffed, shredded or rolled (with other ingredients). Best cuts of beef to use: Chuck steak, Round Roast, Shoulder, Pot roast, Ribs, Brisket, Oxtail.

Did Instapot fail? ›

Given Instant Pot's popularity, it was surprising to some when last week Instant Brands, the maker of Instant Pot — as well as other household brands including CorningWare, Snapware and Pyrex — announced that it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which is frequently referred to as a "reorganization" bankruptcy.

How many tea bags for a gallon of iced tea Lipton? ›

I'm assuming you mean a gallon of iced tea and the amount of tea could change if you actually wanted a gallon of hot tea. There's more than one size of tea bag, and the “family size” bags sold in the US are supposed to make a quart per bag so if you have that size you would only need four to make a gallon.

How many scoops of Lipton iced tea for a gallon? ›

of iced tea mix. To Make (Servings - Iced Tea Mix/Water): 1 - Approx 1/2 scoop/1 cup (8 oz); 2 - Approx. 1 scoop/2 cups; 4 - Approx 2 scoops/1 quart (32 oz); 8 - Approx 4 scoops/2 quarts; 16 - Approx 8 scoops/1 gallon. Hot By The Cup: Use two teaspoons of tea mix.

How many tea bags for Lipton iced tea? ›

THE BASICS. Start by pouring four cups of boiling water over two teabags in a heat-proof pitcher. Then leave it for three to five minutes.

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