Name: Refreshing Instant Pot Iced Tea: Easy Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 10.75 cups water, divided; 1 cup white sugar; 6 tea bags (your favorite black or green tea); Ice, as needed; 8 slices lemon, for garnish; 8 sprigs fresh mint, for garnish

Iced Tea

Instant Pot® Iced Tea

Aug 5, 2025
by Adrienne Berge
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PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

15 mins
TOTAL TIME

40 mins
SERVING

8 People
VIEWS

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Transform ordinary iced tea into a vibrant, flavorful elixir with the magic of your Instant Pot®. This ingenious method simultaneously brews the tea and creates a luscious simple syrup, infusing every sip with unparalleled depth and sweetness.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

10.75 cups water, divided

1 cup white sugar

6 tea bags (your favorite black or green tea)

Ice, as needed

8 slices lemon, for garnish

8 sprigs fresh mint, for garnish

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

27 g
Fiber

1 g
Protein

0 g
Sodium

12 mg
Sugar

25 g
Fat

0 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Pour 5 cups of water into your multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot®). Add the sugar and tea bags. (2 minutes)

02

Step

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build. (15 minutes)

03

Step

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Release any remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method (about 5 minutes). Unlock and remove the lid. (20 minutes)

04

Step

Remove the tea bags and squeeze out any remaining liquid into the pot, extracting every last drop of flavor. (3 minutes)

05

Step

Pour the concentrated tea into a pitcher and add the remaining water, diluting it to your desired strength. (2 minutes)

06

Step

Serve over ice, garnished with bright lemon slices and fragrant mint sprigs. (5 minutes)

Experiment with different tea varieties to discover your perfect blend. Earl Grey, peach, or even herbal teas can add unique dimensions to your iced tea.
For a sweeter tea, increase the amount of sugar slightly. Conversely, reduce the sugar for a more subtle sweetness.
Adjust the steeping time based on the type of tea you use. Delicate green teas may require a shorter steeping time than robust black teas.
Infuse the simple syrup with additional flavors by adding ginger, berries, or other fruits to the pot along with the tea bags.

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