Sun Tea Recipe
Let the sun do all the work with our how-to for making sun tea! This classic summer drink is refreshing, easy, and reminds us of a time gone by.
Servings: 8 servings (1 half-gallon total)
Calories: 1kcal
Ingredients
- 6 tea bags see notes about tea bag size if using tea blend for iced tea
- 7 cups water
- Simple syrup to taste (see notes for instructions on how to make)
- Ice
- Mint leaves and lemon slices optional
Instructions
- Fill a clear sun tea jar or half-gallon mason jar with the water.
- Add in the tea bags, and close the lid to the jar, securing the tags on the outside of the jar to hold the tea bags in place.
- Place the tea in a very sunny, warm spot for at least an hour, but preferably closer to three hours. The warmth of the day will impact how quickly the tea is done. You’ll know it’s ready when it is dark and rich in color and flavor. Remove the tea bags and discard.
- When the tea steeping time is up, sweeten to taste with the simple syrup. Serve over ice with fresh mint leaves and lemon slices, if desired.
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Notes
- If you choose to use specific “iced tea” tea (i.e. Luzianne) you might find that your tea bags are larger than normal-sized tea bags. These are called “family size” tea bags, and are roughly double the size of a regular tea bag. If you are using the family size bags, reduce the number to three bags.
- To make simple syrup: combine equal parts granulated sugar or cane sugar with water in a saucepan over medium-high heat until dissolved. Add to the tea to sweeten to taste. Simple syrup will stay good in the fridge indefinitely.
- Caffeine should be regulated if you are drinking this sun tea while on AIP or SCD.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 1kcal | Sodium: 10mg | Calcium: 6mg
