Description
A refreshing and smooth black tea brewed slowly using the natural heat of the sun.
Ingredients
1 gallon (3.8 liters) fresh, filtered water
6–8 black tea bags
1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar, honey, or agave syrup (optional)
1–2 fresh lemon slices (optional)
A handful of fresh mint sprigs (optional)
Instructions
Step 1: Sterilize a one-gallon glass jar by washing it with hot soapy water and rinsing with boiling water.
Step 2: Fill the jar with 1 gallon of fresh, filtered water.
Step 3: Add 6-8 black tea bags, hanging the strings over the rim of the jar and securing them with the lid.
Step 4: Place the jar in direct sunlight for 3 to 5 hours, depending on strength preference.
Step 5: Remove the tea bags and discard them without squeezing.
Step 6: Stir in your choice of sweetener while the tea is still warm to help it dissolve.
Step 7: Add lemon or mint if using, and refrigerate immediately until chilled.
Notes
Always use a glass jar for safety and flavor purity. Consume within 48 hours for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Solar Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
