nanny’s iced tea

Tea For Two

“Tea is a drink that just tastes better when you’re enjoying it with a friend or two.”

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I just returned home to Austin from visiting my Cousin Julie in San Antonio and she always has a fresh pitcher of brewed tea on her kitchen counter. I had a glass of Julie’s tea and told her there was something special about it. She said the tea was made how my grandmother “Nanny” liked it, so you know in a flash it became my newest-oldest favorite drink! Shazam!

Julie said Nanny would add a flavorful tea called “Constant Comment” to regular tea as she brewed it. She sent me home with a few bags of the stuff and now I’m brewing my tea the way my Grandmother liked it best. Since I haven’t enjoyed any of my Grandmother’s foods since she was living in the 1990s, this has become a way for me to celebrate my Mom’s Mom’s favorite beverages. Pretty. Darn. Cool.

Cheers to you, Nanny … and Julie!

Foodie Tips ~

♥  While I grew up drinking Lipton instant tea I actually think Luzianne makes a better brew.

♥  For brewing, I use a Mr. Coffee Iced Tea Maker.

i. ingredients

1 tea bag | constant comment brand tea
2-3 tea bags | regular tea
per instructions | water and ice
optional | lemon wedge

ii. what to do

1. Brew the tea as you normally would … but include one bag of the magical constant comment tea.

2. Pour brewed tea over ice.

3. If you want to make it extra special, add a squeeze of fresh lemon and a friend or two – share the moments of the day over a great cup of tea.

Delicious!