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| Water + tea bag + sun = sun tea |
Especially on a day like today, when the forecast is calling for nearly 100 degrees (hello, summer!), it's so simple to brew. Fill a glass container with fresh water, drop in one or two of your favorite tea bags (or fresh herbs?) and place in a sunny spot. In just an hour you'll have a beautiful pitcher full of tasty tea. On cooler days, set your jar on the cement or try putting a reflective auto shade behind the jar to increase the heat.
We like to experiment with types and flavors; Good Earth Original is the current favorite. If straight tea isn't your thing, mix the finished product with lemonade for something a little different.
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| Tea is ready after a couple of hours in the hot sun |
Yes, I realize these days you can just buy a packet of Lipton's so-called "Sun Tea" at the store, mix it with cold water and ice, and--voilà--instant iced tea! They even have different flavors like Caramel (that sounds yucky) and Zesty Lemon and Lime.
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I'm not going to knock it if the Lipton alternative is convenient for you, but there's something about doing it the old-fashioned way that I find satisfying.
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| Refreshing glass of iced tea |
Drink up!
Do your kids drink it unsweetened? How do you sweeten it?
ReplyDeleteUnsweetened, but the teabag we're starting with already has a sweet and spicy flavor. Kids like it as is. I like it even better mixed with lemonade (which is half sugar, or course.) You could try sweetening with honey, too.
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