I have a pitcher in my fridge at all times! I make it cold brewed (basically sun tea) but you can make it on the counter without having to put it outside in the sun. I like to use about 3/4 green tea and 1/4 'regular' tea. My daughter gave me a box of a 'fancy Tazo' tea (ginger) and I throw one of those bags in it. The very large pitcher usually lasts three days and never gets the old tea taste that I get with hot brewed tea or full strength black tea.