This is a great, simple recipe for a summertime cooler...
1 quart fresh spring water (I use an old glass milk bottle)
5 teabags (Luzianne is my favorite and a true southern tea)
1 cup granulated sugar
Pretty simple - just put the teabags in a glass bottle or pitcher and cover loosely. Let it sit in the sun for 3-4 hours, then remove teabags and add the sugar, mixing gently until dissolved. Add to each tall glass:
Crushed ice
2 cherries (with stem)
Small wedge of orange
Whole strawberry, halved longitudinally
Whole strawberry, halved longitudinally
Sprig fresh mint
Slice of lemon perched upon the edge of the glass
A word about sun tea and bacterial contamination: I have read a few articles and there is no doubt that this can be a concern. Many say you can get the same effect by brewing in the fridge for several more hours, while others claim having made and drank sun tea for decades with no problems. My own thoughts are using a very clean glass container and bottled water and ... pray?
A word about sun tea and bacterial contamination: I have read a few articles and there is no doubt that this can be a concern. Many say you can get the same effect by brewing in the fridge for several more hours, while others claim having made and drank sun tea for decades with no problems. My own thoughts are using a very clean glass container and bottled water and ... pray?
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