Comments on: Perfect Ice Tea Recipe http://wyntk.us/perfect-ice-tea-recipe Mon, 14 May 2012 14:59:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Michael http://wyntk.us/perfect-ice-tea-recipe#comment-14082 Michael Fri, 24 Feb 2012 18:59:57 +0000 http://wyntk.us/?p=81#comment-14082 Won't pouring boiling water into a glass pitch cause it to crack? That has been my worry about making large amounts of iced tea - which I love. I've been looking for a pyrex pitcher because of this. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Michael Won’t pouring boiling water into a glass pitch cause it to crack? That has been my worry about making large amounts of iced tea – which I love. I’ve been looking for a pyrex pitcher because of this. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Michael

]]> By: Gwen Smith http://wyntk.us/perfect-ice-tea-recipe#comment-8474 Gwen Smith Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:40:13 +0000 http://wyntk.us/?p=81#comment-8474 almost the same way that I brew my tea, sounds good - but I notice you said once the tea starts to boil, I'm sure that you meant once the water starts to boil. I will make mine your way next time. Also putting in just a pinch of baking soda while tea is hot helps to take that bitter edge off that tea sometimes have almost the same way that I brew my tea, sounds good – but I notice you said once the tea starts to boil, I’m sure that you meant once the water starts to boil. I will make mine your way next time. Also putting in just a pinch of baking soda while tea is hot helps to take that bitter edge off that tea sometimes have

]]> By: Eric http://wyntk.us/perfect-ice-tea-recipe#comment-6050 Eric Fri, 09 Sep 2011 23:48:15 +0000 http://wyntk.us/?p=81#comment-6050 Ack! This is why some restaurant tea tastes of heavy tanins and a metalic twinge. Never leave the tea in a metal pot, especially overnight. The tea should steep in the water, not boil. Someone mentioned using 1/2 gal instead.. then adding 1/2 gal of cold water. This is the secret of good southern restaurants.. its called "shocking" the tea and it produces a much smoother flavor without the tanins. Ack! This is why some restaurant tea tastes of heavy tanins and a metalic twinge. Never leave the tea in a metal pot, especially overnight. The tea should steep in the water, not boil. Someone mentioned using 1/2 gal instead.. then adding 1/2 gal of cold water. This is the secret of good southern restaurants.. its called “shocking” the tea and it produces a much smoother flavor without the tanins.

]]> By: michael c. http://wyntk.us/perfect-ice-tea-recipe#comment-95 michael c. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 02:52:02 +0000 http://wyntk.us/?p=81#comment-95 I make it 2 gals. at a time I use 8 family size tea bags 2 gals. plus 1/2 qt. of water in large pot bring it to a boil, let it cool off for about 2 hours then I add 1 1/2 cups sugar (I don't want it to sweet) pour into gallon containers and chill over night in refrigerator next day pour add ice and enjoy. I make it 2 gals. at a time I use 8 family size tea bags 2 gals. plus 1/2 qt. of water in large pot bring it to a boil, let it cool off for about 2 hours then I add 1 1/2 cups sugar (I don’t want it to sweet) pour into gallon containers and chill over night in refrigerator next day pour add ice and enjoy.

]]> By: bubba http://wyntk.us/perfect-ice-tea-recipe#comment-94 bubba Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:47:39 +0000 http://wyntk.us/?p=81#comment-94 Proper way to make the best tea 1 gal spring water 1 Lipton gal size tea bag or(Lipton 12 individual bags, maybe 4 or 5 family size bags) 11-12 oz sugar cover and bring to boil, turn off heat, stir in bag(s) and sugar, cover and let sit on stove overnight, next day remove bag pour and chill. Have gotten some restaurants owners mad for telling this secret. Proper way to make the best tea

1 gal spring water
1 Lipton gal size tea bag or(Lipton 12 individual bags, maybe 4 or 5 family size bags)
11-12 oz sugar

cover and bring to boil, turn off heat, stir in bag(s) and sugar, cover and let sit on stove overnight, next day remove bag pour and chill.

Have gotten some restaurants owners mad for telling this secret.

]]> By: TulsaJeff http://wyntk.us/perfect-ice-tea-recipe#comment-93 TulsaJeff Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:23:48 +0000 http://wyntk.us/?p=81#comment-93 Thank you Alan! I will have to try upping my teabags to 5 and see if I like it that way. Also need to try some of the light brown sugar that you mentioned..sounds really good. Jeff Thank you Alan! I will have to try upping my teabags to 5 and see if I like it that way. Also need to try some of the light brown sugar that you mentioned..sounds really good.

Jeff

]]> By: Alan http://wyntk.us/perfect-ice-tea-recipe#comment-92 Alan Thu, 08 Oct 2009 06:22:40 +0000 http://wyntk.us/?p=81#comment-92 I am from South Louisiana and this really is the only way to make iced tea - i use either 4 or 5 family bags depending on my mood and if anyone else is going to drink it (5 bags for me and 4 for everyone else). I let it steep until the water is back at room temperature and then squeeze the bags. I also use 1 cup of sugar per gallon. for interesting tea, try using some light brown sugar with the white - play with the proportions until you find something you like. I am from South Louisiana and this really is the only way to make iced tea – i use either 4 or 5 family bags depending on my mood and if anyone else is going to drink it (5 bags for me and 4 for everyone else). I let it steep until the water is back at room temperature and then squeeze the bags. I also use 1 cup of sugar per gallon. for interesting tea, try using some light brown sugar with the white – play with the proportions until you find something you like.

]]> By: Madeleine http://wyntk.us/perfect-ice-tea-recipe#comment-91 Madeleine Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:42:42 +0000 http://wyntk.us/?p=81#comment-91 This is the only way to make tea. This is the only way to make tea.

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