The Chemistry of Cloudy Iced Tea
Cloudiness is not a flaw in black tea so much as evidence of its chemistry at work. The brew can look clear while hot, then turn hazy in the refrigerator as dissolved compounds gather into tiny particles that scatter light. The flavor may remain rich. The appearance alone does not mean the tea has spoiled.The chill exposes an uneasy partnership. Black tea contains caffeine and polyphenols, includi...More
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