Ole Kvaal > writes:

> Lewis Perin wrote:
> >>
> >>>On the subject of temperature/time continuum, I often brew greens at room
> >>>temperature or close to room temperature, especially in summer for travel.
> >>>And we are *not* alone. You are quite right.
> >>>Michael
> >>
> >>And what would the steeping time be, then?
> > I use 15 minutes as a starting point.
>
> Thanks a lot. I'm also curious, why do you prefer using this procedure
> in the summer?

It's simple. In the summer, I often don't feel like drinking
something hot, but I really don't like iced tea because it's too cold
to really taste it.

> Is it closer to iced tea in some way, or what.

When you brew green tea at room temperature, there's no astringency at
all, which can give it an almost creamy texture. I don't find myself
wanting it when the weather is cool, but try it - you might like it.

/Lew
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