2006-12-19 07:33:45 · 8 answers · asked by nascarlovindad 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
The ice is acclimating itself to the temperature of the liquid around it. You can test the theory by setting a glass of ice next to a glass of icewater. If you are trying to have a party with an icebucket in the room, a great thing to do is put a grate or something in the bottom of the container to keep the ice out of its own meltwater, as this will keep your ice as ice longer. It doesn't have anything to do with the tea, it's just normalizing itself.
2006-12-19 07:37:39 · answer #1 · answered by ShavenLlama 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be sure to let your tea cool down some before you put the ice in it. Sugar goes in when it is really warm- then let it cool- then add the ice. Make it strong so the ice doesn't water it down too badly.
In fact I think I shall go brew a pitcher right now. Thanks for the yummy idea!
2006-12-19 15:38:30 · answer #2 · answered by happy_southernlady 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the tea is over 32 degrees F.
2006-12-19 15:41:57 · answer #3 · answered by Secret Santa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm really not sure - but my mom used to make iced tea ice cubes so when they melted they wouldn't water it down.
2006-12-19 15:41:28 · answer #4 · answered by mender_bender2001 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because (in restaurants) the brewed tea is HOT until they pour it over ice.
2006-12-19 15:40:15 · answer #5 · answered by ya_jerry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tea is hot/room temp.
2006-12-19 15:43:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
cuz the tea is hot !
2006-12-19 22:20:40 · answer #7 · answered by Barbie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The water is too warm.
2006-12-19 15:35:55 · answer #8 · answered by $Sun King$ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋