It's easy: fill the jar with cold water and add tea of your choice. I make mine with 5 black tea bags, 3 fruit tea bags and a good handful of fresh cut mint. My husband uses 6 green tea bags, 2 fruit tea bags and a handful of mint.
Then, simply sit it in the sun for a couple to a few hours.
Next, remove all the bags and mint (they can go into the compost) and refrigerate.
To serve, add a slice of lemon, a sprig of mint, some sugar or honey, or nothing at all. It's a delicious and refreshing drink for spring and summer. Enjoy!
Do you have any favorite variations?
I'm stunned at that lovely stash of fresh mint! Yes, a sun tea would be appreciated anytime starting with today.
ReplyDeleteRosaria, Mint is like a weed- give it a big container all by itself and it will prosper. This bunch easily survived the winter.
ReplyDeleteWonderful. As soon as the sun comes out for an extended period of time, I will try this recipe. I love sun tea.
ReplyDeleteMe, too, when the sun comes out!
ReplyDeleteNancy and Linda, Sorry about the lack of sun- soon, I hope!
ReplyDeleteI love sun tea with a slice or orange too.
ReplyDeleteOh, I am so glad you did this! I haven't made sun tea in years and it is so easy. I usually just throw mine in the microwave, but if you add the mint to it, it comes out much better the sun tea way!
ReplyDeletePatti, I'll try it- sounds good.
ReplyDeleteKrissa, We have lots of sun so it works well here.