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glass of sun tea with ice and a straw.
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How to Make Sun Tea

Learn how to make sun tea safely for your next batch of iced tea! It's so easy and gives a wonderful, mellow flavor.
Prep Time1 minute
Additional Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 1 minute
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 1kcal
Author: Sarah Baumeister

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 4-5 tea bags

Instructions

  • To a very clean glass jar, add 8 cups of cold, filtered water.
  • Add tea bags. If using loose tea, either wrap in cheesecloth or place in a steeper.
  • Set jar in a sunny spot for 3-4 hours, until the color and flavor has reached your desired level of strength.
  • Remove tea bags and enjoy right away over ice, or place into the fridge to chill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1kcal | Sodium: 12mg | Calcium: 7mg