Best Classic Iced Sun Tea Recipes

Iced Sun Tea image

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories Beverages

Time 3h5m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

6 small orange pekoe and black tea bags
3 small flavored herbal tea bags (fruit, rose hip or hibiscus flower are great)
1/2 fresh lemon (optional)
1/2 fresh lime (optional)
honey, amount to taste (optional)

Steps:

Remove any tags from the tea bags (prevents dye from leeching into the tea) and place them in the bottom of a clear, glass, 1/2 gallon pitcher.
Fill with cold water , add lemon and lime and cover with plastic wrap or lid (keeps gnats and other creepies out).
Place outdoors in the sun (can do out of the sun as well, but takes just a bit longer).
Allow to brew for 5-6 hours or until it is as dark as you like (warmer weather brews it faster).
Remove tea bags and fruit and serve tea over ice, sweetened with honey if desired (mix it in while tea is warm).
Tea will keep about 6 hours, after which the quality decreases rapidly.

Nutrition Facts :

Classic Iced Tea image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes about 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 bags black tea
8 wide strips lemon zest
8 wide strips orange zest
8 cups boiling water
Ice
Lemon and orange slices (optional)

Steps:

In a large pot, combine black tea, lemon and orange zest, and boiling water. Let steep 8 minutes. Remove tea bags and let cool to room temperature, about 2 hours. Serve over ice with lemon and orange slices if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7 g

Classic Iced Sun Tea image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Yield Makes about 12 cups

Number Of Ingredients 4

12 cups cold water
4 tablespoons loose Ceylon orange pekoe tea (or 12 tea bags)
Ice, for serving
Mint sprigs or lemon slices, for garnish

Steps:

Pour water over tea, and steep in bright sunlight until rich brown and translucent but not cloudy, 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Strain. Serve over ice with garnish.