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How To Keep Iced Tea Clear

by Sean Paajanen
for About.com

Do you hate it when your home-made iced tea turns cloudy? Here's how to stop that.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: n/a

Here's How:

  1. Make up your iced tea, with whatever recipe you want.
  2. Do not put it straight into the refrigerator after it's made.
  3. Let it cool at room temperature first.
  4. THEN put it in the fridge.
  5. Cooling too fast makes the tannin settle out, causing cloudy tea.

Tips:

  1. Hard water can also make your iced tea cloudy.
  2. If your tea is already cloudy, add some hot water to it.
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