How to Make Sun Tea | Summer Drink Ideas
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Delicious Sun Tea Ideas for Summer
Easy to make, easier to drink.
You don't have to limit yourself to run-of-the-mill ordinary tea either. These are some of my favourite warm weather summer time sun tea drinks.
Choosing the Best Sun Tea Jar
Glass or Plastic
There are a wide range of jars and jugs available for making sun tea in these days. Most carefully labelled so that you know what it is, and some with a little spigot at the bottom even so you don't have to tip the jar. Most of these special jugs are made of a clear plastic.I believe you need two things in a jar to make a good sun tea. It needs to be made of glass, and it needs to have a tight fitting lid. Tea in glass jars just tastes better. The tight fitting lid keeps uninvited guests out.
I recommend staying away from the jugs with built in spigots because these are incredibly difficult to keep clean. This makes a ripe breeding ground for bacteria which are going to make your next batch of tea not so great.
A Perfect Jug for Making Sun Tea
Bormioli Rocco Frigoverre 78 Ounce Glass Pitcher With Frosted Lid
Amazon Price: $11.55 (as of 02/22/2012)
Two things I'm looking for in a sun tea jar.
It must be made of glass
It must have a tight fitting lid.
This has both.
Canning Jars Are Ideal for Brewing Sun Tea
Moroccan Mint Sun Tea
Black tea and mint
- Serves: 2 - 4
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
I first experienced the combination of black tea and mint last summer. These are two strong flavours that really go well together. Brew this and add a bit of sugar to your liking, then sit back and enjoy a refreshing drink.
Ingredients
- 2 black tea bags
- 2 peppermint tea bags
- 1 quart water
- sugar to taste
Instructions
Fill a quart jar with water.
Add two black tea bags and either 2 peppermint tea bags, or a handful of fresh mint leaves.
Cover with a lid.
Place in the full sun and leave to brew for 2 - 3 hours.
Transfer to another jug if you'd like to start another jar of tea brewing, add enough sugar to sweeten it to your liking, and place in the fridge until you're ready to serve. (In our house, that's about 30 seconds.)
Pour over ice into a tall tea glass. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint if desired.
And enjoy.
How Do You Like Your Tea?
Some say it's better to have a cold drink on a hot day, others claim it's better to drink something hot.
But what's your preference?
Would you rather drink a glass of iced tea, or a mug of hot tea?
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AlleyCatLane says:
Definitely cold tea. To me it is the most refreshing drink one can have on a hot summer's day.
Posted September 21, 2011
poddys says:
I like hot tea (green tea, mint tea etc) but in the summer I do love a refreshing glass of iced tea. Mostly I drink hot tea in the UK because we don't have space in the freezer for ice cubes.
Posted September 06, 2011
blanckj says:
It depends on my mood. I like hot tea at night or in the winter, but iced tea is a must in the summer.
Posted July 18, 2011
Only Hot Tea will do
maryrussel says:
I usually drink hot tea but I find iced tea refreshing on hot days.
Posted September 07, 2011
MissMerFaery says:
I definitely like my tea hot, even in the summer. I'll drink other cold drinks as well but for tea, it has to be hot!
Posted July 12, 2011
NanLT says:
These days I tend to make more hot tea than cold. Always with a bit of sugar and milk. Half the time though I forget to drink it and end up with cold tea.
Posted July 12, 2011
Herbal Sun Tea
Cooling and refreshing
- Serves: 2 - 4
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
Herbal teas are ideal for brewing up a delicious sun tea. Mint is especially ideal but don't limit yourself. Pull out your favourite herbal teas and give them a try.
This is one of my favourites. Celestial Seasonings Herb Tea, Cinnamon Apple Spice
Ingredients
- 4 tea bags - Cinnamon Apple Spice
- 1 quart water
- sugar or honey to taste
Instructions
Place the tea bags in a quart jar and pour over water to fill.
Place the jar in direct sunlight for 2 - 3 hours.
Transfer to a pouring jug, if desired. Sweeten to taste.
Pour over crushed ice and enjoy.
Try One of These Sun Tea Ideas
Stick with an herbal or fruit tea with more cooling and soothing properties.
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How do you like your tea?
What's your favourite Sun Tea?
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maryrussel Sep 7, 2011 @ 10:49 am | delete
- I've never made sun tea but you've encouraged me to give it a try. Love your lens.
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Ruthi
Sep 6, 2011 @ 2:14 pm | delete
- Iced Red Zinger for me, please and thank you!
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poddys
Sep 6, 2011 @ 2:01 pm | delete
- I tried to make sun tea several times in Indiana, but never had somewhere to place the jar in full sun, so it didn't work properly. An iced tea maker worked, but it's not the same as making sun tea. Excellent lens and I love Moroccan Mint Tea. Blessed.
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blanckj
Jul 18, 2011 @ 7:58 pm | delete
- I used to make sun tea with my mom as a kid. Great memories and I miss it.
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miaponzo
Jul 17, 2011 @ 6:55 pm | delete
- Thanks so much for this great lens! I adore tea!!!!
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ShandiGP
Jul 14, 2011 @ 7:30 pm | delete
- outstanding lens, by the way.
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ShandiGP
Jul 14, 2011 @ 7:29 pm | delete
- I always heard Iced Tea was invented at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis. I don't think that's actually true, from what I read, but I'm from St. Louis so I like to think it was. :)
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emmalarkins
Jul 14, 2011 @ 9:28 am | delete
- Yum, a great summer drink. We make it all the time at my house.
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_Joan_
Jul 14, 2011 @ 1:16 am | delete
- I've never made sun tea, but I want to do it someday. I'm going to link to this on my Ultimate Herb Tea Experience lens.
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nightbear
Jul 13, 2011 @ 8:25 pm | delete
- What a fun lens. Not just great recipes but very important health issue facts as well. We must not take for granted the danger of bacteria. Very nicely done, I've added this to my own iced tea lens. Blessed!
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PG Tips Black Tea, Pyramid Tea Bags, 240-Count Boxes (Pack of 2)
Amazon Price: $29.85 (as of 02/22/2012)
Ideal with mint for a Moroccan Mint sun tea.
Or serve hot with milk and sugar.
Apple and Chamomile
Go so well together
Stash Premium Cinnamon Apple Chamomile Herbal Tea, Tea Bags, 100-Count Box
Amazon Price: $13.77 (as of 02/22/2012)
This tea is so naturally sweet it doesn't need added sweetening.
