"RJP" > wrote in message
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> 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?
>
> Rather than a specific tea, I'll recommend a simple method for getting
> crystal clear iced tea - cold steeping. I do it a gallon at a time
> like this:
>
> Save a gallon plastic milk jug when empty. Rinse thoroughly. Put
> loose tea leaves into jug. Fill with cold water (if your tap water is
> tepid, have it pre-refridgerated). Put in fridge to steep for 8-12
> hours. At the end of that time, strain out leaves. Done. Tea is
> beautiful and tastes great.

I've done it with tea bags. I'll try it with better tea.

Thanks,

--Rich

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