Bob Terwilliger wrote:
> Janet wrote:
>
>> You know, I grow mint and spearmint. I adore the aroma. There are
>> only 2 places that I can tolerate fresh mint leaves. One is to take a
>> couple of sprigs of mint, twack it against the side of the sink and
>> put it in with the sun tea to brew.
>
> I used to make sun tea frequently until I read about the "ropy bacteria"
> problem.
>
> http://www.snopes.com/food/prepare/suntea.asp
>
> Bob

We did a tea lecture and met with Steven Twinings (of Twinings Tea)who
mentioned this bacteria problem. He and this other Englishman just shook
their heads in disgust that (some)Americans attempt sun tea.