Add 8 cups of water to the insert of the Instant Pot.
8 cups water
Drop in the tea bags with any tags removed. If you'd like to add any non-liquid sweetener, add it now.
2 family-sized tea bags
Lock the lid into place, flip the steam release handle to "sealing". Press manual>high pressure>and use the up/down buttons to set the time to 4 minutes.
After it has finished processing, allow it to sit with the lid on for 10 minutes and then do a manual release with the nozzle set to venting.
Stir in baking soda (optional. See notes).
1/8 tsp baking soda
Store in the fridge in a pitcher and enjoy within one week.
How to Make Tea Concentrate
Reduce the water in this recipe to only 4 cups, but use the same number of tea bags.
When you're ready to enjoy your iced tea, fill your glass 50-60% full and add water or ice to top off the glass.
Notes
The baking soda is optional but a favorite trick for creating a smooth and mellow drink with a very deep tea flavor.
If you're using individual tea bags, you'd use 7-8 depending on how strong you like your tea.
If you'd like to double the recipe, the cooking time remains the same.