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Proper Iced Tea
Source: From the test labs of SomethingEdible.com
Servings: Makes a half-gallon (around 2 Liters) of liquid refreshment.
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
French press
The big 1 Liter model.
half-gallon pitcher
Must be stainless-steel or durable plastic.
instant-read thermometer
For testing water temperature.
3
Tbsps
loose black tea
heaping (.75oz by weight for the persnickety.)
32
fluid oz
very hot water
(Between 180F-200F)
32
fluid oz
very cold water
(That's still a quart, people)
Special Equipment
The Consumables
Instructions:
Using a microwave, electric kettle or whatever, heat your water to the desired temperature. Add loose tea to the French press, pour hot water over the leaves, replace the lid of the press (taking care not to yet mash the plunger) and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Press the steeped tea according to your press manufacturer's directions and pour the hot tea into your thermally-resilient pitcher; then add the remaining cold water.
To serve, pour over ice and garnish and/or flavor as you see fit.
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