Sunsational Sun-Brewed Iced Tea

Submitted by CookingONTheSide

"A wonderful sun iced tea recipe I got from Good Housekeeping magazine."

 

• Ready In: 4hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 2 quarts

ingredients

• 2 quarts water
• 6 large mint sprigs, crushed
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 6 -7 tea bags

directions

1. Place 2 quarts water in a large clear pitcher.
2. Add 6 large mint sprigs, crushed.
3. Add 1/4 cup sugar.
4. Add 6-7 tea bags.
5. Cover pitcher and let stand in sun 2 to 4 hours.
6. Remove tea bags.
7. Serve over ice, garnished with additional mint sprigs, if desired.
8. Refrigerate tea up to 3 days, if it lasts that long.

Reviews

[Hill Family]

This was a great change from the tea made in the coffee maker. A bit less tea tartness and the hint of mint was nice.

 

[Shuzbud]

This is a lovely idea for iced tea. I must admit I was concerned about whether it would work in the partial sunshine we had today in England. But it did! I added a little Splenda after brewing as my other half likes it sweet! Thanks for a keeper! Made for Please Review My Recipe.

 

[Redsie]

This was so refreshing!! Had this on a hot humid day and it did the trick!! Have a large mint patch in my backyard - so used a couple of sprigs - and loved it in this iced tea!! Thanks Lainey! :)

 

[mary winecoff]

So quick and easy. I put this out on the back porch last night and it was done by the morning. I guess the heat from the evening made the tea brew. Anyway, love the sweetness and the hint of mint. Made for 1-2-3 Tag.

 

[PaulaG]

This was made this morning and was ready at lunch time. The only thing I changed was adding Splenda after the tea had brewed. This tea is lightly sweet with a hint of mint.