On Fri 26 Aug 2005 11:33:31p, -L. wrote in rec.food.cooking:

>
> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> hmm... Seems to be a common problem!
>>
>> Have you ever heard that if you brew a pitcher of iced tea and don't
>> consume it within the day, that you should toss whatever's left?
>> Supposed to be unhealthy? Someone told me that once, but I could never
>> substantia te it, and usually refrigerate what I have left.
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright *¿*
>
> I keep it until it gets cloudy - usually 2 days. Then I toss it.
>
> -L.

Mine usually never last more than 2 days, if that. :-) I just did a
little research, and it appears that guideline applies mainly to
sun-brewed tea, which brewing temperature and time allows significant
bacterial growth. Tea brewed with water between 175-210 degrees F. has
very little bacteria by comparsion, and if refrigerated, may be safely
held for 3 days.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
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My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four,
unless there are three other people.