This protocol was adapted from “Purification of RNA from Cells and Tissues by Acid Phenol-Guanidinium Thiocyanate-Chloroform Extraction,” in Molecular Cloning: A Laboratory Manual (eds.
Polyphenols in tea and a trifecta of acids in lemon come together for a riff on the classic Arnold Palmer. 1. In a heat-safe glass, pour water over tea bag. Steep for 4 minutes, then discard tea bag.