I think they've started calling it sweet tea now. My sister-in-law is, or was,
a master. First she concocted the syrup, which required inordinate amounts of
sugar. Then she brewed the tea and added syrup while tea piping hot. Then to
the refrigerator. Served in a glass full of ice cubes. If done properly, will
cause an immediate dental emergency. I can't believe how much I used to love
that stuff, or how much of it I drank. Phew! Now, despite Andrew's assertions
to the contrary, I prefer my tea hot, with no sugar and a dollop of milk or
cream. Of course I don't have cakes or biscuits, and it's not a centuries old
cultural tradition, but I still enjoy a good cup of tea, and availed myself of
it while in the UK, when I wasn't drinking beer. (Most of the B&Bs we used did
not serve beer for breakfast. One, I suspect, would have if I'd asked.)
--Bob Whitmire
Certified Neanderthal
On Nov 27, 2013, at 12:06 AM, Moose wrote:
> I suspect that the many denizens of the US, predominantly its southern
> regions, who drink vast quantities of icetea*
> would say that you don't 'get' it. Certainly I've been told there must be
> something wrong with me for finding it repellent.
--
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