Strawberry Jasmine Sun Tea Recipes

STRAWBERRY SUN TEA

Steps:

• In a 2 gallon or larger pitcher, pour in water and place tea bags in the water. Stir in 1 cup sugar. Cover and place tea in the sun for about 4 to 5 hours to steep.
• Meanwhile, set aside ½ pound of strawberries for garnish. With the remaining strawberries, hull and crush about 3 cups strawberries with a potato masher in a large bowl. Hull and slice the remaining strawberries and add them to the mashed strawberries. Add 6 tablespoons sugar and stir to combine. Cover and set in the refrigerator until the sun tea is done.
• Remove the tea bags and stir tea with a wooden spoon. At this point you can either pour the strawberry compote into the tea or serve the compote into individual glasses. Serve over ice and enjoy.

STRAWBERRY MINT SUN TEA

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!

STRAWBERRY JASMINE SUN TEA

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!