Best Sun Tea With Mint Recipes

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SUN-BREWED MINT TEA



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A refreshing tea that's brewed by sitting in the sun for a few hours.

Provided by FutureChefShay

Categories     Drinks Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 quarts water
ΒΌ cup wildflower honey
1 large lemon
2 bunches fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Pour the water into a large glass container with a lid. Stir in honey until dissolved.
  • Zest the lemon, being careful not to include any white pith, and juice the lemon. Combine the zest and juice with the honey water mixture.
  • Hold a bunch of mint in one hand; use your other hand to twist and squeeze the leaves, slightly bruising them to release their fragrance and oils. Immerse the bunches in the water mixture. Cover the container and place in direct sunlight for two hours. Remove the mint leaves, shake, and serve over ice in tall glasses, garnished with a mint sprig.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 0.6 g, Sodium 8.2 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

SUN TEA WITH MINT



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Make and share this Sun Tea With Mint recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Beverages

Time 6h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 cups water
4 black tea bags
1 lemon, rind of
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
fresh mint leaves

Steps:

  • Combine water, tea bags, rind, and mint leaves in a glass pitcher and set in sun for 6 to 8 hours.
  • No time? Boil water, add ingredients and steep for 5 minutes.
  • Refrigerate until chilled and serve over ice; garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1.1, Sodium 5.2, Carbohydrate 0.2, Fiber 0.1, Protein 0.1

STRAWBERRY MINT SUN TEA



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Refreshing and healthy too! This works best on a summer sunny day! In the winter I just make this by heating the water to boiling, then steeping the tea bags for 10-20 minutes. Adapted from the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Beverages

Time 10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups cold water
4 caffeine-free herbal berry tea bags
2 sprigs mint leaves
24 frozen whole strawberries
24 ice cubes
sugar or honey

Steps:

  • Place the cold water in a large clear glass pitcher or jar.
  • Add the tea bags and the mint leaves.
  • Cover with a small dish towel or washcloth, large enough to keep debris and bugs out.
  • Place the tea in direct sunlight for 4 to 5 hours.
  • Divide the strawberries and ice between six tall glasses.
  • Discard the tea bags and mint.
  • Sweeten to taste with sugar or honey.
  • Pour the tea into the glasses and serve. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 14.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 7.3, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.9, Protein 0.2

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