On Sun, 11 Jun 2006 02:03:31 -0500, Ozzy > wrote:

>LurfysMa > wrote in
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>
>> On 10 Jun 2006 15:19:23 -0700, "jenandcleo" >
>> wrote:
>>
>>>I hate to admit this, but I've left wet leaves sitting at room
>>>temperature for as long as overnight before brewing a second steep.
>>>Never had any problems or noticed a taste difference.
>>>
>>>I usually just leave the leaves sitting in the Adagio strainer-thingy.
>>
>> That's what I have been doing, but the longest has been a few hours. I
>> guess I really was wondering about overnight as I usually have only
>> one pot/day.
>>
>> I use a Chatsford pot. I suppose I could just put in in the frig until
>> I need it again. I'd need to let it warm some before pouring boiling
>> water into it...;-)
>
>Why not just put the strainer in the fridge if you're worried about
>overnight? Takes up less room for one thing...

Don't use a strainer basket. I strain it as I pour it out.

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