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
Ingredients for Sun Tea:
Mint - or any other fruit-friendly herbs
Method of preparing the Sun Tea:
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Sterilize the mason jars, washing the jars and lids with very hot water and soap. This prevents bacterial growth.
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Place a teabag in each mason jar.
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Pour in cold distilled water into each jar, leaving 1 1/2-inch space under the rim (for room to add fruit later).
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Screw the lid on, closing it tightly.
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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.
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If it is not hot where you live place the tea in the fridge for 6-8 hours.
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Remove the tea from the sun or fridge, and open the jars.
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Using a pair of tongs, place fruit pieces, or herbs into each jar.
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Replace the lids, screwing them closed tightly.
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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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