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Fresh Sun Tea

Sun tea is a way of making tea by slow cold water brewing. This infuses your tea gently, with less caffeine, and less of a bitter taste. This delicious cold tea is easy to make at home.

Here are some ideas for fruit combinations with black tea:

- Peaches & blueberries
- Pitted cherries & lemon
- Peach & rosemary

with green tea:
- Apple & spearmint
- Cucumber & mint
- Strawberry & basil
- Grapefruit & strawberries

with oolong tea:
- Oranges & mint
- Mango & ginger

 

Prep Time 1 hour
Serves: 1
Difficulty Level: Low
Fresh Sun Tea Image Source: Thirstyfortea.com
Ingredients for Sun Tea:
Tea - 1 bag for each jar
Distilled or spring water - cold or room temperature
Assorted sliced fresh fruit - not overly ripe
Mint - or any other fruit-friendly herbs
Ice - a tub (to chill the jars)
Mason jars - with lids
Method of preparing the Sun Tea:
  1. Sterilize the mason jars, washing the jars and lids with very hot water and soap. This prevents bacterial growth.
  2. Place a teabag in each mason jar.
  3. Pour in cold distilled water into each jar, leaving 1 1/2-inch space under the rim (for room to add fruit later).
  4. Screw the lid on, closing it tightly.
  5. Place the jars of tea under direct sunlight to allow them to brew. If it is above 90°F (32°C), this should take an hour. Set a timer to keep track of time.
  6. If it is not hot where you live place the tea in the fridge for 6-8 hours.
  7. Remove the tea from the sun or fridge, and open the jars.
  8. Using a pair of tongs, place fruit pieces, or herbs into each jar.
  9. Replace the lids, screwing them closed tightly.
  10. Your drinks are ready for serving. You can put the mason jars into a tub of ice, or store them in the fridge, for later use.
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