Foolproof Fruited Iced Sun Tea
A deliciously refreshing beverage that's packed with health benefits
Ingredients
- 8 tea bags black, green, or herbal tea
- 4 cups cold water
- Fresh fruit - cut into small pieces (optional - any combination of strawberries, orange, peach, raspberries, nectarine)
- fresh herbs and fresh ginger slices optional
Instructions
- Tie tea bags together to make it easier to remove them from pitcher.
- Fill pitcher or jar with cold water and place tea bags inside.
- Place pitcher on the counter for about 4 hours until tea is fairly dark in color. Or, place the pitcher with tea bags in the refrigerator for 6-12 hours to brew.
- To serve, place several pieces of fruit and herbs if desired in the bottom of each glass. Using a muddler, or a wooden spoon, mash the fruit to release the juice.
- Fill the glass with ice and pour the tea over.
- Add ice to each glass, and brewed tea.
Notes
Store brewed tea in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition facts include 1/4 cup fresh fruit per serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 3kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.03gSaturated Fat: 0.003gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 12mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 9mgIron: 0.04mg
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