Hibiscus Mint Sun Tea

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Author: Jen Rand

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Hibiscus Mint Sun Tea

Let the sun transform transform these herbs into a delightful, cooling, summer beverage.

Ingredients

• 2 rounded teaspoons dried hibiscus flowers
• 2 rounded teaspoons dried spearmint leaves
• 1 quart of water

Instructions

1. Add hibiscus and mint to a 1 quart mason jar, or other similar sized container, filled with water.
2. Place the jar in the sun, and steep the herbs for 3-4 hours.
3. Strain and drink. Pour tea over ice cubes or add sweetener, optional.
4. Refrigerate any tea that is not consumed upon brewing.
5. Double the ingredients for a half gallon; quadruple for a gallon.

Notes

Note: there are some notes of concern about brewing tea at relatively low temperatures for an extended period of time. While recipes for sun tea abound, I have drunk dozens of batches of herbal sun tea in the last decade and never had any problem. That being said, if you have concerns about the safety of sun tea, pour boiling water over the herbs, steep for 10 minutes, strain, and cool tea before enjoying it while watching the sunset.