can you make iced tea with tea leaves in this product?
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You could probably use regular tea bags but I wouldn't use loose tea as it would seap throughout the pitcher.
1087371
Tried loose tea leaves once. Used cold water and let it sit overnight. The tea was very weak and there was a lot of sediment in the pitcher. I will not try again.
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I don't see why not. Just like regular iced tea, you may want to brew it stronger to make up for the ice melting.
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Absolutely! You can use any tea in this product, it doesn't have to be teavana products. I use my own loose tea.
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I'm pretty sure you can. I gave it as a gift and the recipient has told me it's been used to make tea several times.
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Yes, can make sun tea or use Lipton's cold brew...would not put extremely hot liquid in it
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I make a small amount and drink it right away but in the event some is left in the pot we use that for iced tea.
1287871
I believe so! I have never made ginger tea myself, but if it has the same technique of loose leaf it will work great!
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Hello Eileen,We advise to brew the tea in the regular form with adding more tea for iced tea and then having it drain over a cup of ice.
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I prefer the leaves as it seems to give a better flavor and I can control how strong I want my tea to be. I found that storing it in the freezer and putting just enough for a week in a sealed glass jar works. If you put too much in the jar, it will lose some of its flavor after a while. So best to store the majority of the leaves in your freezer. It is soooo good!
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Yes, I only use this for making iced tea and it's great. Quick, easy and delicious!!
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Your iced tea will not taste the same but not necessarily bad. I mixed it with vanilla casein and there was a noticeable difference between that and my vanilla whey/casein mixture. I now only purchase vanilla in each type to mix. I have also used it in my yogurt and the same answer applies: noticeable but not necessarily bad.
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Yes you can, but you have to put the tea on the bottom, not in the basket. I use it that way.
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Yes I brew without ice. I do put a little bit of water in the pitcher though. I believe it was recommended in the instructions to do that. Overall this Iced tea maker is awesome. You can use any pitcher that fits under it too.
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The instructions say no, but I have put very warm tea in the pitcher, let it sit to room temperature for an hour and then refrigerated to make iced tea. No problems (so far). I wouldn't pour boiling water in it, nor would I refrigerate right away.
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Yes you could, but if you just drink the brewed tea, you will not be getting the full benefits and antioxidants. So I would leave the loose tea leaves in your brew and just swallow them as you drink the tea made from them. I hope this helps to answer your question. Take care.
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I use two of them to make 32 oz, sweeten it while it is hot, then dilute it with another 32oz of ice. But, I enjoy my iced tea fairly bold. You can always start with this and add water to taste. Also, there are brewing directions on the box that can guide you. Enjoy!!!!
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I got curious and HAD to try it. It works great with tea leaves! Thanks for the idea.Best reagards, Jerry