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Instant Pot Iced Tea

Southern-Style Instant Pot Iced Tea

The Instant Pot is an all-in-one solution for making iced tea. With its timer and the ability to add all ingredients at once, it's a more efficient and resourceful method than using a tea kettle on the stovetop.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Black people food, Southern Food
Servings: 20 cups
Calories: 116kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole • The Soul Food Pot®

Equipment

  • Instant Pot electric pressure cooker
  • Slotted spoon

Ingredients

  • 8 tea bags small black teabags or 4 large (family-size) black teabags
  • 5 quarts water cold
  • 3 cups sugar granulated
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda

Instructions

  • Cut the strings off the tea bags and set them aside, taking care not to cut them open, as you don't want bits of tea floating around in the water.
  • Open the Instant Pot lid and pour the water into the stainless steel inner pot.
  • Then, add the sugar and baking soda, stir, and add the tea bags.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid (ensure the valve is up and in the position for sealing) and pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
  • When cooking is finished, allow a natural pressure release for 15 minutes.
  • To open the Instant Pot lid, move the valve to 'venting' and manually release any remaining pressure, if applicable.
  • Using oven mitts, remove the inner pot from the Instant Pot burner.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the tea bags from the pot.
  • Pour the tea into a pitcher, and for iced tea, allow the tea to chill for a few hours in the fridge.
  • Once chilled, pour the iced tea over a glass of ice, optionally garnish with lemon slices, and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 1mg | Sugar: 30g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg

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Created and tested by Shaunda Necole, creator of The Soul Food Pot® (real cook, real kitchen). Rooted in African American culinary traditions, with modern shortcuts that never sacrifice flavor or legacy. No AI-generated instructions. Every measurement, timing note, and technique is written, cooked, and verified by Shaunda, with make-it-your-way guidance so you can cook confidently with the tools you have.

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