On Fri 26 Aug 2005 10:38:47p, -L. wrote in rec.food.cooking:

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> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> >>
>> >> --
>> >> Wayne Boatwright *¿*
>> >
>> > Well, we all have our dirty little secrets.
>> >
>> > -L.
>> >
>> >
>>
>> hehehe... I guess I should admit that I'm addicted to plain,
>> strong-brewed iced tea, no lemon, no sugar, no sweetener. I never
>> seem to get enough.
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright *¿*
>
> Oh, I am addicited to brewed ice tea as well - brewed dark, over a lot
> of ice - and nothing added too! Yum!!
>
> Gee- may be why I am always up posting in the wee hours - ya think?
> LOL...
>
> -L.

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 substantiate
it, and usually refrigerate what I have left.

--
Wayne Boatwright *¿*
____________________________________________

My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four,
unless there are three other people.

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 *=BF*

I keep it until it gets cloudy - usually 2 days. Then I toss it.

-L.

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 *¿*
____________________________________________

My doctor told me to stop having intimate dinners for four,
unless there are three other people.

On 26 Aug 2005 23:33:31 -0700, -L. wrote:

>
> 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 substantiate
> > it, and usually refrigerate what I have left.
> >
> > --
> > Wayne Boatwright *¿*
>
> I keep it until it gets cloudy - usually 2 days. Then I toss it.
>
I like to brew up very strong tea and toss in ice cubes to chill
because I'm not fond of "old" tea. I probably wouldn't be as picky if
I drank it by the pitcher.