Sun Tea is in order now that we have received some hot weather in the Pacific Northwest. While the rest of the United States has withstood record breaking heat, we have had a relatively mild summer with only a few hot sun breaks.
Looking for a refreshing beverage alternative that is distinctively summery? Maybe it’s time to rediscover that old standby, sun tea! Here’s how JSarr fixes this simple family favorite.
Sun Tea Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 tea bags of your choice
- water
- optional 1/3 cup of honey or agave for vegan
Instructions
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Tie all six of the tea bags together (this way you can fish them out more easily).
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Place tea bags in a 1 gallon container.
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Fill a container with water.
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Let the tea steep in the direct sun for 4-8 hours.
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When it is still warm, you can dissolve 1/3 cup of honey, to lightly sweeten the tea.
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Store unused portion in the refrigerator.
The Verdict: JSarr has been making this for years and enjoys it much during the summer. His favorite flavor combinations are lemon zinger and green tea, or any tea with a berry flavor. He tends to save the really expensive teas for hot tea.
For an added kick you can drop lemon slices right into the pitcher or serve them when you pour a tall glass of sun tea.
Have you made your own Lemon & Limeade before?
This looks great! I forgot about sun tea until I saw your post. Totally trying it this year.
Thanks for sharing this on Saturday Show and Tell. I hope you’ll be back again this week with some more great ideas! -Mackenzie http://www.cheeriosandlattes.com
Hope you are having a great weekend and thank you so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Come Back Soon! Miz Helen
love this~ 🙂