Brewing Iced Tea
Steeping the Refreshing Libation
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Iced tea can be made from loose leaves of all types |
Many
loose teas of all types can be used to make iced tea. Simple
directions are as follows.
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Choose
an appropriate tea
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Brew
it double strength (twice as much leaf as normal but for
just 3 minutes steeping)
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Allow
the tea to cool slightly, and then pour 1 part tea over
1 part ice; garnish to taste.
Considerations:
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When
choosing a tea you should select teas that will not easily
get bitter with a double-strength brew. All types of tea:
black, green, white, oolong, pu-erh and herbal infusions
can taste great iced.
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The
key to brewing a tea double strength is to use twice as
much leaf, rather than steep the tea for twice the period.
If you allow the tea to steep for too long, it could
get bitter.
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If
you pour hot tea over ice it will immediately melt the
ice. It's best to have the tea cool to room temperature
before pouring. You can refrigerate tea, but be careful
with black teas. These can turn cloudy. A few drops of
lemon juice will help prevent clouding in black teas if
you must refrigerate them. A slice of fresh fruit works
well as a garnish, or you may wish to add honey or sugar.
Our advice is always to taste the tea without additives.
They generally taste great as they are.
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The
quality of ice can affect the taste. Try to use good quality
water when making ice for iced teas. 
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