Easy Hibiscus Sun Tea
Equipment
- Glass jar with a tight seal
Ingredients
- 2 quarts room temperature water
- 1/4 cup loose leaf dried sorrel
- 1 large lemon washed and sliced into thin rings
- 2-4 sprigs of fresh mint
- Sugar to taste (optional)
- Ice cubes
- 1 inch chunk of ginger peeled and sliced thin
Instructions
- Place sorrel in a tea bag and tie.
- Transfer all ingredients into mason jar except for the sugar and add water. Seal and place under direct sunlight to brew for 2 hours and no more than 4 hours.
- Strain, sweeten to taste and serve over ice with fresh mint.
Notes
You can brew any tea under the sun! If you want a stronger tea brew longer. However still keep in mind the release of tannins, resulting in bitterness with longer brew time.
Once again, keep everything sanitized and clean