Drinking water can help you lose weight, whether you're restricting your calories or not. Consuming 2 cups of water before a meal helped a group of obese adults lose 2 pounds over a 12-week period without making any other changes to their usual intake, according to a 2015 clinical study published in Obesity.
How many tea bags should you use to make a half gallon of iced tea? One gallon is about 128 ounces, so if one tea bag is good for 10 oz  of water, then about 10 teabags is good for a gallon. Start with 10  and adjust accordingly with water.
How to make a perfect pitcher of TetleyÂ® Iced Tea: Family Size Iced Tea: For a half-gallon pitcher (2 quarts) 1  Bring 4 cups of fresh water to a rolling boil. 2  Gently pour water over 2 tea bags.  Steep 3 to 5 minutes. The longer you steep, the stronger the flavor. Stir before removing tea bags.