Originally Posted by
donnajean
I make sun tea. I use the large canning jars, put a teabag in & set in the sun for a couple hours. Put a bit of sugar in while it is still warm & shake - then refrigerate.
Yes, this is the way to get nice, mild tea. I don't add the sugar before refrigerating. Years ago, we had neighbors who were descended from Basque shepherds, and they told us this is how they made tea. Makes for a good story and also good tea! :-)