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By Zippity Do Da (Guest Post)
04/29/2006
If anyone still interested in health issues w/sun tea--go to ext.colostate.edu and find an artcle titled--Is It Safe to Drink Ice Tea? This is a 1996 article and thats just about when I recall everyone said dont make tea in the sun. I still make herbal Sun Tea and haven't had problems but I have had some health issues but dont know if I had food poisoning or the flu--long story. I have a friend that makes traditional Sun Tea w/no problems. I leave tea out only in glass jar [hard to find] and then overnight in fridge. I do this only on very warm days. I would go the boiling water route if worried about bacteria in water. I found little info on the heath issue and too bad I dont have all those GLASS throw away gallon bottles--the spigot ones w/the lever --the best. The best info I found was the Colo. State article and I am still looking. I think I will continue to make Sun Tea but I should add I use filtered water from a Glacier Water Dispenser because of the claim of using ulta-violet light to kill bacteria. I am now considering a way to meaure my Sun Tea temperature. Hope this helps--even if a little late. Considering the many things people eat and drink that can seriously affect their health--I think of Sun Tea as the least of our problem. Thats just my opinion and a personal decision. Good Luck!
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07/12/2005
Several years ago I read where Sun Tea wasn't safe , that bacteria can grow and make you sick. Every one I know has thrown out their Sun tea jugs. Is there an update on that information? I liked the sun tea when I made it years ago. I would add a raspberry tea bag or two to mine. Or one of the mint tea bags. GG Vi
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