Homemade Sun Tea
Taste the sunshine with refreshing Homemade Sun Tea. It's easy, with only a minute of prep!
Ingredients
- 6 - 8 bags black tea
- 1 gallon water filtered is best
- 1 cup sugar or preferred sweetener
- lemon slices and strawberries to garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pour water into one gallon container with lid.. Lay tea bags across the rim of container so tea bags are floating in the water. Cover with lid, using lid to secure tea bags at the top.
- Set container outside in direct sun for 5 - 6 hours, until tea has brewed to your tastes.
- Bring inside and add sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Serve over ice.
- Store in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Chef Tips
Nutrition information includes calories for 1 cup of sugar. Omit sugar or use no-calorie sweetener to reduce to zero calories.
Equipment Used
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Sun Tea
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
48
% Daily Value*
Sodium
12
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
12
g
4
%
Sugar
12
g
13
%
Calcium
7
mg
1
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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