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Best Recipe For Sun Tea

A refreshing and flavorful beverage made by brewing tea in the sun.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 10
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4-6 tea bags black, green, or herbal
  • 8 cups water filtered is best
  • Optional: Sweetener honey, sugar, or agave
  • Optional: Fresh herbs or fruit slices for flavor

Equipment

  • 1 large glass jar with a lid
  • Measuring cups
  • Fine mesh strainer (optional)

Method
 

  1. Start with a clean, large glass jar.
  2. Place 4-6 tea bags in the jar.
  3. Fill the jar with 8 cups of water.
  4. Secure the lid on the jar to keep out debris.
  5. Place the jar in a sunny spot for 3-5 hours.
  6. Taste the tea after a few hours, and steep longer if needed.
  7. Add sweetener while the tea is warm if desired.
  8. Remove the tea bags and refrigerate. Serve chilled over ice.

Notes

For a fun twist, try adding fresh mint leaves or fruit slices before brewing.