How about a Cup of Sun Tea in the Afternoon?

Raise a glass to this simple rite of summer that combines tea, water and sunshine to create a thirst-quenching drink.

Three Refreshing Variations:

Traditional: For the traditional beverage, use orange pekoe teabags. Stir in sugar if desired and garnish with fresh lemon slices.

Herbal: Fresh herbs also steep well. Add a few ounces of the leaves of your favorite herbs to the water. Strain, garnish with springs of fresh herbs and sweeten with honey.

Fruit-Flavored: Use a combination of orange pekoe and berry-and peach-flavored teabags for brighter flavor. Garnish with fresh raspberries and peach slices.

 

Recipes:

1. Add 4 to 6 teabags (depending on your taste) to 2 quarts of water, cover, and place in a warm, sunny spot until the tea reaches the strength you desire, but not more than five hours.

2. Remove teabags and chill immediately for safety. 

TIPS:

Traditional: For the classic beverage, use orange pekoe teabags. Stir in sugar if desired and garnish with fresh lemon slices.

Herbal: Fresh herbs also steep well. Add a few ounces of the leaves of your favorite herbs to the water. Strain; garnish with sprigs of fresh herbs and sweeten with honey.

Fruit-Flavored: Use a combination of orange pekoe and berry- and peach-flavored teabags for brighter flavor. Garnish with fresh raspberries and peach slices.

Source: http://magazines.ivillage.com/countryliving/recipefinder/recipe/0,,695165,00.html
 
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