Enjoy the taste of summer by making your own sun tea. It's best made with leaves and flowers, but some berries and peels also work for this brewing method. In just a few simple steps you'll be sipping on the perfect summer refreshment. We're sharing our favorite DIY recipes below!
HIBISCUS & ORANGE PEEL
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Hibiscus Flowers
- 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Orange Peel, Cut & Sifted
- 1 Frontier Co-op® Cinnamon Stick
- 4 cups water
- Optional: honey to taste
Directions
- In a large glass jar, combine all herbs and water.
- Seal the jar and place in a sunny location.
- Allow to steep 3-4 hours in full sun.
- Strain, sweeten with honey if desired, and enjoy!
HIBISCUS & SPEARMINT
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Hibiscus Flowers
- 3/4 cup Frontier Co-op® Spearmint Leaf
- 4 cups water
Directions
- In a large glass jar, combine all herbs and water.
- Seal the jar and place in a sunny location.
- Allow to steep 3-4 hours in full sun.
- Strain and enjoy!
SPEARMINT & LIME
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Spearmint Leaf
- 1 fresh lime, sliced
- 4 cups water
- Optional: honey to taste
Directions
- In a large glass jar, combine all herbs and water.
- Seal the jar and place in a sunny location.
- Allow to steep 3-4 hours in full sun.
- Strain, sweeten with honey if desired, and enjoy!
SUN INFUSION
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Stinging Nettle Leaf, Cut & Sifted
- 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Oatstraw Green Tops
- 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Rosehips, Cut & Sifted
- 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Ginger Root, Cut & Sifted
- 4 cups water
- Optional: honey to taste
Directions
- In a large glass jar, combine all herbs and water.
- Seal the jar and place in a sunny location.
- Allow to steep 3-4 hours in full sun.
- Strain, sweeten with honey if desired, and enjoy!
CALMING CHAMOMILE & CATNIP
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® German Chamomile Flowers
- 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Catnip Herb
- 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Lemon Balm Leaf
- 1 tablespoon Frontier Co-op® Orange Peel, Cut & Sifted
- 4 cups water
- Optional: honey to taste
Directions
- In a large glass jar, combine all herbs and water.
- Seal the jar and place in a sunny location.
- Allow to steep 3-4 hours in full sun.
- Strain, sweeten with honey if desired, and enjoy!
REFRESHING SUN TEA BLEND
Mix up a large batch of this refreshing tea blend and use it to make sun tea all summer long!
To make the blend:
- 1 part Frontier Co-op® Catnip Herb
- 1 part Frontier Co-op® Lemon Balm Leaf
- 1/2 part Frontier Co-op® Hibiscus Flowers
- 1/4 part Frontier Co-op® Orange Peel, Cut & Sifted
To use the blend:
- Use 1 tablespoon of the blend per cup of filtered water.
- Add the herbs to a glass jar, cover with water.
- Seal the jar and place in a sunny location.
- Allow to steep 4-6 hours in full sun.
- Strain and enjoy!
