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How to Make Iced Tea

21 Friday Sep 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the RD) on September 21, 2012

Have you ever tried to make iced tea at home that ended up tasting too bitter?  It may be because you steeped the tea too long.  If you steep for too long, high levels of tannin and caffeine end up in your final product, resulting in bitterness.  So, here are some guidelines for making a gallon of iced tea:

  • Bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
  • Add 8 tea bags or ½ cup loose tea leaves to the 2 quarts of water
  • Steep 2- 4 minutes, NO LONGER
  • When the tea is cool, add 2 quarts of cold water and/or ice and enjoy

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Plantation Iced Tea

12 Wednesday Sep 2012

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Posted by Jennifer (the RD) on September 12, 2012

Here is the recipe for Plantation Iced Tea that was printed in the Honolulu Star Advertiser.  It is the recipe used at the Diamond Head market and Grill on Oahu.

INGREDIENTS:

1 gallon freshly prepared tea (I used Tazo brand black tea)

½ cup pineapple juice

½ cup sugar

½ tsp. cinnamon

1 stalk crushed lemongrass

Pineapple wedges and mint leaves for garnish (optional)

 

Combine ingredients while tea is still warm.  Chill, remove lemongrass, and pour over ice.

 

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What is Plantation Iced Tea?

08 Saturday Sep 2012

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Picture of the Plantation Iced Tea I had in Wailea, Maui in August

Posted by Jennifer (the RD) on September 8, 2012

Whenever my family goes to Hawaii, we always look forward to having Plantation Iced Tea. It s a perfect blend of pineapple and iced tea.  It is NEVER too sweet, really tasty, and is the most refreshing thirst quencher. For some reason, I only find it served in Hawaii.  But, of course you can make it at home.  I found a good recipe that I will be sharing next week…stay tuned!

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