Iced Tea
#33
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Posts: 1,857
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.
#34
Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 18
I make sun-tea all the time. Long before it be came the "in" thing. I never let my tea sit out for hours. I start with 1 gallon cold water, and add 8 Lipton tea bags. Mine is always ready in about an hour after setting in the direct sun.
I remove the bags, and store in my refrigerator. It is always fresh tasting on the third day, if it lasts that long!
Marion
I remove the bags, and store in my refrigerator. It is always fresh tasting on the third day, if it lasts that long!
Marion
#36
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Middle Tennessee
Posts: 702
Sweet Southern Iced Tea
Makes 1 Gallon
Southerners take "sweet tea" seriously–Very seriously
4 quart-size tea bags, preferably black tea
2 cups sugar
Bring 2 quarts cold water to a boil in a pot over high heat, then add tea bags. Immediately remove pot from heat and allow tea to steep for 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine 2 quarts cold water with sugar in a 1-gallon jug. Remove tea bags from pot, pour hot tea into jug, and stir well.
(Adding the hot tea to the cold sugared water, rather than the other way around, helps keep the tea clear and preserves its flavor.) Fill the biggest glasses you can find with ice and pour tea into them.
Makes 1 Gallon
Southerners take "sweet tea" seriously–Very seriously
4 quart-size tea bags, preferably black tea
2 cups sugar
Bring 2 quarts cold water to a boil in a pot over high heat, then add tea bags. Immediately remove pot from heat and allow tea to steep for 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine 2 quarts cold water with sugar in a 1-gallon jug. Remove tea bags from pot, pour hot tea into jug, and stir well.
(Adding the hot tea to the cold sugared water, rather than the other way around, helps keep the tea clear and preserves its flavor.) Fill the biggest glasses you can find with ice and pour tea into them.
#37
Super Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Illinois
Posts: 9,018
Speaking of plastic vs glass......I have switched from milk in plastic to glass bottles...even get $$$ back when returned...it is a "local" dairy, supplying area stores. I must say, the milk seems to taste richer. It may be just my imagination. Granted it's a bit higher priced, but I feel better tasting.
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