I often put tea that is steeping for iced tea outside my kitchen window to keep every little bit of heat out of the house that I can, but I don't want anything or any critter to drop into my tea. I also don't want a metal lid to seal to the jar during steeping. So now I have a pretty, breathable lid for my jar. Does anyone know more about this method - is there a name for this fabric cover?
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After a few searches, it looks like they're called pitcher covers or jug covers or milk jug covers. :)
You just reminded me to cut my tea today! :) Just curious what the effect of a metal lid is?
Hi Alica! I just don't want the lid to seal to the jar, which it often does from the prolonged steamy heat. No other negative effects that I know about.
I have heard of a "tea cozy". Could that be the name of it?
That looks so much prettier than the old dishtowels I use on my jars when making kombucha! I should upgrade.
I've never heard of these, but what a great idea! Small ones would also be great for those times when one is sitting outside with a neighbor and a glass of wine. I had to fish a gnat out of my glass last Saturday. :-)
Just a reminder about making sun tea:
http://www.snopes.com/food/prepare/suntea.asp
My Nanna always had those covers for her milk jug, jam pot and sugar bowl. She said they were meant to keep out the dust and prevent bees stealing the jam if outside having tea and scones. My Nanna is British like me. I crochet myself one and I put the beads on it to weight it down like my Nannas. Love your blog. Thanks.
Diana
Oohh, I like that!! Pretty sure I have at least one of those floating around my house--inherited from a grandma.
I just let the jar seal and pop it open (always using an old lid). Maybe I shouldn't!
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