Sun Tea

There is something wonderfully optimistic about Sun Tea. You gather a few simple ingredients, place them in a jar, set them out in the sunshine, and trust that something good will happen.

New beginnings aren’t all that different.

You’ll need:

  • 6–8 tea bags
  • 1 gallon of water
  • A large glass jar or pitcher with a lid

Good tea choices:

  • Regular black tea (Lipton is the classic American sun tea)
  • Luzianne (many Southern tea drinkers swear by it)
  • Orange Pekoe
  • Decaf black tea if preferred

Place the tea bags in the water, set the covered jar in a sunny spot for 2–4 hours, then remove the tea bags and refrigerate.