For years I brewed iced tea by just tossing bags in a pot of boiling
water, then refrigerating with ice. It works and makes good tea. I've
also tried a couple of electric iced tea makers, but was disappointed
with the results.

This one works perfectly for us. We got the 2 quart pitcher in
raspberry. Simple and consistent. A step above the pot method.
http://www.takeyausa.com/

I also like the fact that I can turn the top to seal it and store the
pitcher on its side in the fridge.

I got mine from an Amazon store with free shipping, but it is
available many places.

On 5/27/2013 3:06 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

> For years I brewed iced tea by just tossing bags in a pot of boiling
> water, then refrigerating with ice. It works and makes good tea. I've
> also tried a couple of electric iced tea makers, but was disappointed
> with the results.
>
> This one works perfectly for us. We got the 2 quart pitcher in
> raspberry. Simple and consistent. A step above the pot method.
> http://www.takeyausa.com/
>
> I also like the fact that I can turn the top to seal it and store the
> pitcher on its side in the fridge.
>
> I got mine from an Amazon store with free shipping, but it is
> available many places.
>
The Takeya one looks pretty nice. Can you use regular tea bags in it?

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On May 27, 12:06*pm, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
> For years I brewed iced tea by just tossing bags in a pot of boiling
> water, then refrigerating with ice. *It works and makes good tea. I've
> also tried a couple of electric iced tea makers, but was disappointed
> with the results.
>
> This one works perfectly for us. *We got the 2 quart pitcher in
> raspberry. *Simple and consistent. A step above the pot method.http://www.takeyausa.com/
>
> I also like the fact that I can turn the top to seal it and store the
> pitcher on its side in the fridge.
>
> I got mine from an Amazon store with free shipping, but it is
> available many places.

I just put tea bags in my sun tea jar and set it out on the deck.

On Mon, 27 May 2013 18:03:32 -0400, Cheryl >
wrote:

>On 5/27/2013 3:06 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
>> For years I brewed iced tea by just tossing bags in a pot of boiling
>> water, then refrigerating with ice. It works and makes good tea. I've
>> also tried a couple of electric iced tea makers, but was disappointed
>> with the results.
>>
>> This one works perfectly for us. We got the 2 quart pitcher in
>> raspberry. Simple and consistent. A step above the pot method.
>> http://www.takeyausa.com/
>>
>> I also like the fact that I can turn the top to seal it and store the
>> pitcher on its side in the fridge.
>>
>> I got mine from an Amazon store with free shipping, but it is
>> available many places.
>>
>The Takeya one looks pretty nice. Can you use regular tea bags in it?

Yes, use either bags or loose. I've tried both with good results.

On Mon, 27 May 2013 15:47:22 -0700 (PDT), ImStillMags
> wrote:



>
>I just put tea bags in my sun tea jar and set it out on the deck.

Tried it, never cared much for it though. Not sure what, but it
lacked something.

On Mon, 27 May 2013 17:53:16 -0700, "Cheri" >
wrote:



>
>
>I put twelve teabags in my saucepan, add some water, bring to a boil, turn
>off and let it sit. Then I put it in a pitcher, add water to desired
>strength, pour over ice and drink.
>
>Cheri

You may find it smoother if you cut off the heat just before the boil.
I find black tea is best at 190 to 200 degrees. Four to five minutes
steeping time is plenty, more starts to get bitter.

"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 27 May 2013 17:53:16 -0700, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
>
>
>>
>>
>>I put twelve teabags in my saucepan, add some water, bring to a boil, turn
>>off and let it sit. Then I put it in a pitcher, add water to desired
>>strength, pour over ice and drink.
>>
>>Cheri
>
> You may find it smoother if you cut off the heat just before the boil.
> I find black tea is best at 190 to 200 degrees. Four to five minutes
> steeping time is plenty, more starts to get bitter.


I like it the way I do it. Have been doing it that way for several decades
now.

Cheri

"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
> For years I brewed iced tea by just tossing bags in a pot of boiling
> water, then refrigerating with ice. It works and makes good tea. I've
> also tried a couple of electric iced tea makers, but was disappointed
> with the results.
>
> This one works perfectly for us. We got the 2 quart pitcher in
> raspberry. Simple and consistent. A step above the pot method.
> http://www.takeyausa.com/
>
> I also like the fact that I can turn the top to seal it and store the
> pitcher on its side in the fridge.
>
> I got mine from an Amazon store with free shipping, but it is
> available many places.


I just make sun tea. I use a gallon glass jug. Plenty of tea for a week.
Never gets bitter like hot brewed.