As I was in the kitchen this afternoon, mixing up a cooler full of iced tea, I thought back to all of the times over the past 6 or 7 years that I have taken my tea to Potluck Dinners in the Park, Parties at the homes of my friends, or shared it at various Parties, Play Groups or Cook Outs here on Poplar Ridge. Most of my friends really like my tea, and it has been requested often. I've even shared the recipe, but have been told that it "still doesn't taste like yours!"
Soon, some of my dear friends are leaving our beautiful county for new adventures, which saddens me immensely. I'll share the recipe again in the hopes that you will try it in your new homes, and think of me when you drink it.
I love you guys, and I can't imagine life in the 'Burg when you are gone.
T's "Famous" Ice Tea
This recipe makes about 1 gallon, more or less, of liquid refreshment.
Bring to a boil 2 quarts of water and 1 cup of sugar, stirring occaisionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat, stir in 8 tea bags (I use 5 decaf black, and 3 peppermint, or else a big bunch of fresh garden mint). Cover and let steep for 5 minutes...no longer or it will begin to taste less "fresh". Pour over 2 quarts of ice cubes and stir well. For the best effect, serve in red solo cups, surrounded by people you love.
2 comments:
Definitely a recipe I will try thought I can't imagine it will ever taste like yours. . .something intangible. That Menno woman essence? Love? That only comes from you.
I have to stop reading this...makes me sad. You're just going to have to start a tea brewery to bottle the stuff for us!
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