Sun Tea
Barbara
A classic easy to make beverage that's perfect for when the temperatures start to creep up into the triple digits.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 6 hours hrs
Total Time 6 hours hrs 5 minutes mins
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
- 2 gallons hot water
- 10 bags Good Earth Sweet & Spicy tea
- lemon slices, optional
- sprigs of mint, optional
- sugar, optional
Fill a large clear pitcher or glass drink dispenser with hot water.
Add tea bags to the water, making sure to submerge them in the water.
Set pitcher/dispenser outside in the sun.
Allow the tea to steep for 6-8 hours or until water turns a dark honey color.
Squeeze out water from tea bags and discard them.
Tea can remain on the counter, covered for up to a week, or longer if stored in the fridge.
Serve tea over ice with a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint.
Sweeten with sugar if desired.