MakoShark
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Forgive me folks for veering a little to the north. Northeast, that is. I'm talking about my love for Iced Tea in the summer. Here in Maine we've finally found Spring! The grass and the trees and the flowers are out of control. It's a flora explosion!
Having grown up in So. California, I never really experienced Spring. I marvel at it every year. But I do miss a good iced tea, California style.
I would like to relate my favorite brew of Iced Tea, given to me by a friendly Starbucks Corporate Regional sales guy I know. This works with any good black tea. Personally, I like Tetley two cuppers that I get in Canada. It's a different blend and portion than in the US, and very nice hot or cold.
Here goes:
1) Boil your favorite filtered water, only a few ounces needed.
2) Into a half gallon pitcher, place five two cup tea bags.
3) When your water boils, pour it boiling into the pitcher to a level just covering the tea bags.
4) Let it steep for around six minutes.
5) Pull the tea bags, squishing out all tea inside.
6) Fill the pitcher up to the top with cool filtered water.
7) Enjoy over ice. Never sugar or lemon for me.
This makes perfect clear iced tea every time. Very consistent. Ready to drink in eight minutes. I drink it all the time, after my daily joe of course.
Any others have a recipe for outstanding iced tea?
MakoShark
Having grown up in So. California, I never really experienced Spring. I marvel at it every year. But I do miss a good iced tea, California style.
I would like to relate my favorite brew of Iced Tea, given to me by a friendly Starbucks Corporate Regional sales guy I know. This works with any good black tea. Personally, I like Tetley two cuppers that I get in Canada. It's a different blend and portion than in the US, and very nice hot or cold.
Here goes:
1) Boil your favorite filtered water, only a few ounces needed.
2) Into a half gallon pitcher, place five two cup tea bags.
3) When your water boils, pour it boiling into the pitcher to a level just covering the tea bags.
4) Let it steep for around six minutes.
5) Pull the tea bags, squishing out all tea inside.
6) Fill the pitcher up to the top with cool filtered water.
7) Enjoy over ice. Never sugar or lemon for me.
This makes perfect clear iced tea every time. Very consistent. Ready to drink in eight minutes. I drink it all the time, after my daily joe of course.
Any others have a recipe for outstanding iced tea?
MakoShark