Grandma's Sweet Summer Sun Tea
There’s something magical about letting the sun do the steeping. Sun tea is the taste of slow summer afternoons in a mason jar.
Ingredients
- 4-6 Tea Bags
- 1 quart Cold Water
- 1-2 tbsp Honey or Cane Sugar
- Fresh Mint, Lemon Slices, or a Sprig of Lavender optional
Instructions
- Fill a glass jar (mason jars work great) or pitcher with fresh water.
- Add the tea bags, and if you like, toss in a sprig of fresh mint or a lemon slice
- Cover loosely and set in a sunny spot outside for 3–5 hours
- Remove tea bags, stir in honey or sugar while the tea is still warm from the sun, and chill
- Serve over ice with a fresh garnish