It was 1.05, after further thinking I realized that I didn't degas my sample, oops. So, yes the 1.05 was a bad reading. Currently I am at .998 I plan to give it a day or two and start clarifying and prep for bottling day. The color has improved greatly, no longer looks like mud, the reddish tints of the tea are starting to come thru.
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The results are in; I've had some bad idea's experimenting with wine recipes but this one takes the cake.
Conclusion: None of the additives nor alcohol are an effective preservative for tea.
Result: Stale lemon tea flavored wine.
Lesson learned: Just make fresh tea, and add original SP.
Remaining question: What to do with 5gal of this terrible liquid? (wonder if it would kill the weeds in the driveway???)
Overall just a bad idea, and terrible result for me.
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