Tea, loose

Drinking tea comes in many forms, the most unadulterated is loose tea.  Loose tea is simply dried tea leaves.  To use, the leaves are placed in a tea strainer and brewed in hot water until the tea is the desired strength.  The longer the leaves stay in contact with the water, the stronger the brew.

1 teaspoon loose tea = 3/4 to 1 cup iced, 1 to 2 cups steeped, 2 tea bags
4oz = 1 1/2 cups dry, 40 to 45 cups iced, 75 cups steeped