Is it safe to leave brewed tea out on the counter instead of in the refrigerator?!
It gets cloudy when I put it in the fridge, and I'm trying to prevent that!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
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If you are speaking of brewed iced tea, it will be safe for a short time, but will sour quickly!. It tastes better if you keep it refrigerated!. To keep your tea clear, after brewing and making your tea, let it cool to room temperature before putting it in the refrigerator, that will keep it clear!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
Bacteria-wise, yes it's safe!. But a fly might get in it if it's a cup of tea!. You can leave it there for as long as about 12 hours!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
It depends on how long!. 24 - 48 hours is really pushing it, at that point it starts getting a bacterial film on the top of it that is not safe!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
yes!.!.!. it is!.!.!. it only tastes better from the fridgeWww@FoodAQ@Com