Strawberry Mint Sun Tea Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Wash strawberries and mint. Chop leaves/tops off strawberries and cut them in half.
• 2. In large pot, use some of the water to boil strawberries and mint. Reduce, add honey and mix well, and let simmer for about 25 - 30 minutes, until the strawberries lose most of their color.
• 3. In the meantime, wash thoroughly the beverage container you will be leaving out in the sun.
• 4. Pour everything, strawberries and all, into the clear beverage dispenser (glass is best to use, I think). Add the rest of the water (room temp), and the jasmine tea bags.
• 5. Leave container out in the sun for about 4 hours (less time if you are making smaller quantity).
• 6. Serve over ice, add sugar if you wish, garnish with orange or lemon and enjoy!

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!

Steps:

• Set aside five strawberries. Place the remaining strawberries in blender; cover and puree. Strain into pitcher. Stir in the tea, sugar and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Chill. , Serve in chilled glasses over ice. Garnish with reserved berries.

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.