Classic Iced Sun Tea

Name: Classic Iced Sun Tea
Yield: Makes about 12 cups
Ingredients: 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

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Bright sunlight helps slow-brew Ceylon orange pekoe tea and cold water into a deeply flavored beverage strong enough to withstand abundant ice, yet without bitterness, making it a favorite for a summer day.

Martha Stewart Living, June 2007

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Yield:

Makes about 12 cups

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1
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.

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