For years, I have made iced tea, almost on a daily basis. I always remove the tag or take the bag out of the packet and count the tea bags. When you're in a hurry, this takes time. Next time you purchase tea bags, remove bags right away and put 1/2 total tea bags on one side and the others on the other side, with the strings joining in the center. Tie the two bundles together and store in a canister. Then, when you're ready to make tea, just pull out the bundle and it's ready to use.
