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sun tea

Refreshing Sun Tea

5 from 1 vote
Learn how to make the perfect Sun Tea with this easy, nostalgic method. This slow-brewed summer classic is incredibly smooth, refreshing, and entirely customizable with fresh lemon and mint.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Drink
Cuisine: American
Calories: 5
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 gallon filtered water Cold or room temperature
  • 8 black tea bags Standard size, tags removed if desired
  • 1 lemon Sliced into rounds for garnish
  • 1 bunch fresh mint For serving
  • ½ cup simple syrup or honey Optional, to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Large glass pitcher For brewing
  • 1 long spoon For stirring

Method
 

  1. Wash a large glass pitcher or gallon jar thoroughly with hot soapy water, rinsing completely.
  2. Pour the filtered water into the container and submerge the black tea bags.
    pouring filtered water over black tea bags
  3. Place the sealed container outside in direct sunlight for three to four hours until the tea turns amber.
    steeping sun tea in direct sunlight
  4. Remove the pitcher from the sun and carefully pull out the tea bags without squeezing them.
    removing tea bags from brewed sun tea
  5. Stir in sweetener if using, then chill in the refrigerator and serve over ice with lemon and mint.

Nutrition

Serving: 240gCalories: 5kcalCarbohydrates: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 10mgVitamin C: 2mg

Notes

Always use a thoroughly sanitized glass container. Do not squeeze the tea bags when removing them to prevent a bitter flavor.

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