Im going to kick off a 23l batch of turbo cider tomorrow, Never made it before but have read that most add 1l of strong black tea for tannin.
Do i use 22l of juice + 1l of tea or do i just add the 1l on top of 23l of juice ?
I have a packet of MJ cider yeast which is recommended for a 23l batch
Tea in Cider
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Re: Tea in Cider
When I used to use tea it was a very strong but not stewed mug to a gallon. But then I switched to powdered tannin to leave more space for Apple juice. A litre of very strong plus 22 of AJ should be ok.
But I suggest you use something like 20 of AJ and 2 of cranberry. Maybe even 18+4.
But I suggest you use something like 20 of AJ and 2 of cranberry. Maybe even 18+4.
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Yup I was going to add a different flavoured juice.
Maybe il pick up some tannin next time I'm at the HBS
Maybe il pick up some tannin next time I'm at the HBS
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Re: Tea in Cider
Since you have the MJ cider yeast, use it, but next time around try an ale yeast - slightly softer fuller flavour.
Tea in Cider
18l Apple 4l cranberry and raspberry 1l of tea coming out at a. 1048 in the fermenting fridge at 20 degrees
Used mangove jack cider yeast.
Used mangove jack cider yeast.
Re: Tea in Cider
I have some west coast yeast here aswell in the fridge aswell