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Post by gale w on Aug 3, 2016 20:03:17 GMT
I quit drinking black tea (kidney stones) and coke (for the most part) and have become addicted to Gold Peak sweet green tea, which has a fruity flavor. I'd like to make my own though, so I can avoid the caffeine (which bothers my legs at night). I don't really want to buy a bunch of fresh fruit, especially later in the year when it's not in season. Has anyone tried making fruity ice tea using fruit juice or fruit flavored water?
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Aug 3, 2016 20:28:25 GMT
There are lots of fruit flavored teas that you can purchase and make at home. One of my favorites is Tazo hibiscus. I steep it and then pour over ice. I love it plain or with a little lemon.
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Post by Basket1lady on Aug 3, 2016 20:47:15 GMT
I use Lipton's Mangosteen and Peach tea. I toss 8 tea bags into a half gallon jar and put it out in the sun for about 4 hours. Then I add stevia to taste.
If you like the thicker mouth feel of sweet tea, boil a cup of water and add a cup of sugar. Simmer for a minute until the sugar dissolves, cool, and add to the tea. I'd only use 7 cups of water to steep the tea in to allow for the cup of simple syrup.
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Post by MerryMom on Aug 3, 2016 20:51:33 GMT
Could you buy a small bottle of a good quality fruit flavoring and just add a drop or two?
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Post by oldcrow on Aug 3, 2016 20:52:53 GMT
I would use fruit flavoured tea. Most of them are caffeine free.
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Post by annabella on Aug 3, 2016 21:01:13 GMT
I love TAZO passion iced tea which is a hibiscus flavored tea. For years I've been boiling 2 cups of water and alternating one teabag between the two cups, add some stevia and lemon, then put in the fridge overnight. They now sell an Iced version but I haven't tried it. I feel my way is probably more cost effective. |
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Post by Restless Spirit on Aug 3, 2016 21:03:08 GMT
Many of the 'brand name' teas have a caffeine free version on green tea. Celestial Seasonings, Lipton, Twinings. I personally like Twinings.
For fruit flavor, I buy Monin syrups for my tea. I always have Raspberry, Blackberry and Mango on my shelf. I love that Gold Peak Green Tea you mentioned! But, I can't drink it in the evening because of the caffeine. I think the Mango flavoring comes the closest to the Gold Peak tea. It only takes a small, small amount to flavor and sweeten. I think I use 1/2 tsp, if that
If you order directly from Monin, it is free shipping with a $20 purchase. Very affordable and a big glass bottle lasts a long time.
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Post by gale w on Aug 3, 2016 21:23:37 GMT
So far I can only find black tea or green with caffeine around here.
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Post by basketdiva on Aug 3, 2016 21:27:43 GMT
I make plain tea for my husband and he adds Gold Peak Raspberry to it. Just enough flavor and sugar to make him happy
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Post by Zee on Aug 3, 2016 21:28:24 GMT
So far I can only find black tea or green with caffeine around here. Buy online, like Amazon |
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Post by gale w on Aug 3, 2016 21:31:11 GMT
Ha! It never occurs to me to buy staples like this from Amazon. I'll check it out.
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Post by originalvanillabean on Aug 3, 2016 21:32:52 GMT
I use 3 bags of Tetley tea and 1 bag of fruit tea, when I need a little bit of fruit flavor.
I doubt brands matter, if you have a base you like, just add a bag (or two) of the accent flavor.
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Post by peaname on Aug 3, 2016 23:42:30 GMT
I add Torani syrup to brewed tea.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Aug 3, 2016 23:43:01 GMT
I love TAZO passion iced tea which is a hibiscus flavored tea. For years I've been boiling 2 cups of water and alternating one teabag between the two cups, add some stevia and lemon, then put in the fridge overnight. They now sell an Iced version but I haven't tried it. I feel my way is probably more cost effective. This is the one I use, I just forgot the specific name.  . I've tried the iced version and it is good as well, it just makes a pitcher as opposed to a glass at a time. |
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Post by ellewood on Aug 4, 2016 0:02:52 GMT
I make a big batch of plain caffeine free green tea in a pot on the stove then add sweetener. I put it in a pitcher in the fridge with frozen fruit added in, whatever kind you want. It's sweet, caffeine free, and juicy/delicious!
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Post by beachbum on Aug 4, 2016 0:08:37 GMT
I add a couple of spoonfuls of the frozen concentrate of raspberry lemonade mix to a pitcher of tea.
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Post by tmarschall on Aug 4, 2016 3:02:52 GMT
I add a couple of spoonfuls of the frozen concentrate of raspberry lemonade mix to a pitqcher of tea. That sounds so good! I brew plain old black tea from the cheapest Tea bags I can find. I prefer the ones from sav-a- lot bc they are tagless and not individually wrapped. I make a pitcher at a time. I used to boil the water but now I just get it hot out of the tap and.let it steep overnight in the fridge. I add lemon juice from concentrate and fake sweetener (I'm diabetic). I drink it constantly at home and often freeze it to take to the beach. |
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. I've tried the iced version and it is good as well, it just makes a pitcher as opposed to a glass at a time. 
