Rich > wrote:
>Which black tea makes the best iced tea? I've read that the big tea
>companies (Lipton, etc.) select teas that stay clear rather than turning
>cloudy when iced, when they sell teas labeled "for iced tea." What teas
>might those be?
>
>I don't like flowery scented teas. And by iced tea, I don't mean southern
>"sway tea." I like good old yankee unsweetened iced tea. I'm looking for a
>good flavored loose black tea that will produce the very best clear, strong,
>iced tea. Any ideas?

Try one of the Uva-grown Ceylon teas. Very strong and robust, they hold
up well to icing. If you must have something in bags, try PG Tips. Who
cares if they get cloudy? You want tea that tastes good, not tea that looks
good.

Also, the Malawi BOP from Upton's ices nicely.
--scott

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