I love drinking Starbucks’ iced passion teas. But on days when I don’t feel like going to Starbucks or if I feel like drinking more of it than they sell in a serving, I can make my own. It is very easy, and it rewards me with refreshing hydration.
Starbucks makes their tea from Tazo’s passion tea bags, so just buy a box of those. Then, fill a pitcher with water and add a few of the tea bags to it. It is really fun watching the bright redness of the tea bags diffuse into the water. The red wisps trickle through the water like smoke from a freshly extinguished candle.
After about 3 to 4 hours in the refrigerator, your tea should have the same degree of flavor as the tea from Starbucks. Just pour some of it over ice in a glass.
When I went to pour a glass of tea for myself, I went to the freezer to get some ice. But then I realized that the ice bin had never been emptied or cleaned from the last tenants. That grosses me out; I don’t want to drink someone else’s old ice. Don’t think I’m a germaphobe- my fears were well-founded. Look what I found when I dumped out my tray!!! Ahhhhhhh!
Shopping list:
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Tazo Passion tea bags- 3
- Water- 2 quarts
Just rub a little bit of toothpaste onto the silver. I’d stay away from toothpastes that have abrasive elements in them so it doesn’t scratch the silver. One of the best parts of the cleaning process is watching the toothpaste turn brown as you rub the silver.
Once you’re satisfied that all of the tarnish has been removed, run your silver under water to rinse away the toothpaste. Be careful not to drop it down the drain!
Then, dry your silver off with a towel and marvel at its shiny newness. Be warned, however, that this process can get very addicting! Don’t be surprised if you clean every piece of silver around!
