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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
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Course Beverage
Cuisine American
Servings 2 gallons

Equipment

  • large clear pitcher or glass drink dispenser

Ingredients
  

  • 2 gallons hot water
  • 10 bags Good Earth Sweet & Spicy tea
  • lemon slices, optional
  • sprigs of mint, optional
  • sugar, optional

Instructions
 

  • 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.
Keyword beverages, tea