In the summer settles in to make tea drinkers to switch from hot tea iced tea. Many casual tea drinkers choose iced tea, but it's not really frozen - only cold. I speak of the many cans and glass jars, ready to teas that are available at most grocery and convenience stores in America to drink.
There are many types to choose from, some of them related, sweetened, and some of them. It is sad to think that those willing to drink tea the only kind of ice tea are thatSome people will be, when it's so easy, its own iced tea, that is much, much better than what you buy over the counter trusted to make.
You may even find ready to drink tea, proudly proclaiming, "Southern Style" on the labels, but I guarantee that almost everyone to enjoy the real thing more. In the southern United States, sweet iced tea is a traditional drink that is known simply as "tea". No need to mention, the sweetness, or the ice! You can find it in almostSoutherner's refrigerator, and it is usually made by the gallon. It's been called both the house wine and the champagne of the south.
Iced black tea was not popular until about 1884th Before that time, iced green tea was quite popular in the United States, usually in a kind of stamp, which was heavily laced with alcohol and as Regent's Punch made public. However, there was a small group of iced green tea lovers who prefer their tea like the sweet tea from today ... Sugarand all.
Black tea began as an iced tea, around 1904, when samples of which were to be spent enjoying the World's Fair in St. Louis, Missouri. Contrary to popular belief, ice tea was not invented by the man, Richard Blechynden, the tea Commissioner for India. He took it easy for the attention of the mass of the visitor, who probably has the memory of the delicious iced tea with home and began to make themselves at home.
Apparently word on how well theIced black tea, because it continues to grow in popularity. Special tall glasses had been as "iced tea glasses and spoons with long handles" iced tea spoons known for stirring in more sugar, of course. Iced tea was even more popular from 1920 to 1933, the years of Prohibition. Since alcoholic beverages were banned, people settled for iced tea, green and black. World War 2, the cut off supply of green tea, and only black Indian tea was available. This is more than likely why theIced tea in this country was as black as a rule - the green tea was as good as gone!
Southerners continued their love affair with sugary iced tea, while the rest of the country, it seemed a little away from drift. When she drank iced tea, it was usually sweetened, with lemon, or very, very light syrup ... nothing like the syrupy sweet sweet tea, southerners preferred. Every once in a while Southerners would press a slice of lemon in their tea to cut the sweetnessjust a bit, but the use of lemon depends on whether or not, was the tea enjoyed by itself or with food.
And even today, Southerners are very loyal to their sweet tea. Even if you have never tried sweet tea, and "Yankee" or unsweetened tea used, make your tea Southern style, try at least once. You might surprise yourself and find out that you prefer that way!
There are several ways to cook Southern sweet tea. All of these options at the end of the tastingequal, but some are a little faster than others are. And, it seems that every Southern cook to make their own way, has its sweet tea, and everyone thinks that their way is the only way! I'm not sure that is thinking like a Southern tradition like the tea, but it could very well be! Sometimes the best recipe for sweet tea turns out to be a combination of more than one recipe! So, if you want to experience "a little tea with sugar", read on!
Begin with agood black tea. It does not require special labeling, as for iced tea, as some brands are. Any quality black tea, orange pekoe prefer to do is. Some people prefer to use tea in bags, while others would not think of using anything other than loose tea. Loose tea seems to convey more of a tea flavor sweet tea. Use the best water - preferably not tap water! Spring water or filtered water makes a much better sweet tea.
Here is a way to sweet tea, is prepared for a bitunusual, but makes a very good sweet tea. Use three "family size" or 8 regular sized tea bags, or the equivalent amount of loose tea. Place the tea bags in cold water - bring about 2 ½ cups - and for cooking. That's right - make tea and everything. Let it simmer for about 2 minutes. You may need the heat so low that not boil the tea. When 2 minutes have passed, turn off the stove and let the tea for about 10 minutes. In the meantime, prepare your tea pitcher.
# 1½ to 2 cups of sugar in a medium-good pitcher. Add about 2 cups of cold water. When the tea is finished steeping, remove the tea bags or tea leaves through a strainer to remove the tea. You can use a separate pot for this use. Once eager to pour the tea into the pot with the sugar and water, and stir vigorously to combine. You may have to add a little more water to get it right. Put the jar in the refrigerator until ready to serveTime.
A common way to prepare sweet tea is as follows. Place your tea (about the same amount as above) into an empty gallons size glass. Pour in about 3 cups of freshly boiled water. Allow the tea to steep for 8 to 10 minutes. Add sugar (same amount as above) giving to the hot tea and stir to dissolve. Add enough water to the amount of fluid that has already doubled in the pot. Stir to mix and cool until it is cold. . Dienes
Once you Southern Sweet Tea, it tastedonly can be no turning back for you!
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