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Why do so many people make the tea hot first then cool it. Can you just but the bag right in cold water? Is there some reason to not do that?
I do a similar thing but with 1.5 liter bottles. I make a "concentrate" using 3-4 tea bags then transfer to the bottle and fill the rest with water. Saves lots of money and makes for a healthy drink.
Well, as a displaced southerner, I grew up on "sun tea" and I've never gotten sick from it - maybe a climate difference?
According to this article -it is safer to brew it in the fridge than in the sun due to bacteria growth:
http://www.snopes.com/food/prepare/suntea.asp
Have you ever heard of 'sun tea'? Instead of placing the bottle(s) in your fridge, set them in a sunny place in your yard for a couple of hours, then refrigerate - tastes fresh brewed - YUM!