"Pat" > wrote in message
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> Steve Hay wrote:
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>> I went to this very mediocre Tapas restaurant in Clarendon, VA and they
>> were serving Earl Grey Iced. It was bad, and added to the general
>> mediocracy of the place. That said, I sometimes enjoy Earl Grey in hot
>> tea. I agree the mood has to hit me right.
>>
>
>
> Funny you should say this, because for the past few days I've been
> thinking about trying Earl Grey iced. Last night I decided to make
> some and let it steep in the fridge overnight. I was afraid the
> bergamot would be overpowering in a cold beverage,

I routinely make Twinnings EG as a cold-brew. In fact, that's the only way I
have it. Three bags per 5-cup batch steeped overnight in the fridge.
Afterwards I add a total of 15 drops of stevia glycerite to the batch for
zero-calorie sweetness. This drink is not intended as something refined for
sipping. Just slam it down when you're thirsty, as an alternative to
drinking water, fruit juice, or soft drinks. Very refreshing. I especially
like it after working out in my home gym. And the kids love it too. I'd
rather see them drinking EG than polluting themselves with cola.

Knack wrote:
> "Pat" > wrote in message
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>
> I routinely make Twinnings EG as a cold-brew. In fact, that's the only way I
> have it. Three bags per 5-cup batch steeped overnight in the fridge.
> Afterwards I add a total of 15 drops of stevia glycerite to the batch for
> zero-calorie sweetness. This drink is not intended as something refined for
> sipping. Just slam it down when you're thirsty, as an alternative to
> drinking water, fruit juice, or soft drinks. Very refreshing. I especially
> like it after working out in my home gym. And the kids love it too. I'd
> rather see them drinking EG than polluting themselves with cola.


I also drink iced tea by the gallon when I get home from the gym. The
jury is still out on the Earl Grey as a cold drink, though. It was not
bad, but I think I prefer the plain stuff iced. Next time I may try a
little more plain tea and a little less EG and see how that goes.