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How to Make Sun Tea (Video)

 

Fruit Infused Water

Add fresh or frozen fruit to water or sparkling (seltzer) water

  • Berries (raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, etc.)
  • sliced fruits (orange, lemon, grapefruit or other citrus)
  • sliced cucumbers, melon, kiwi
  • fresh herb leaves (mint, basil, rosemary)

 

Iced Tea

Using tea bags:

  • Steep tea bags in hot water. Use 1 tea bag per each cup of water. Choose any type of tea or a combination of black, green and herbal teas.
  • Let steep until dark in color, 5-10 minutes or more for stronger flavor.
  • Remove tea bags and add equal parts cool water.
  • Optional: add 1 teaspoon of sugar or honey, ice cubes, and lemon

 

Using loose leaf tea:

  • Steep 1 Tablespoon of dried leaves for each cup of hot water.
  • After steeping, strain leaves out of water and add equal parts cool water.
  • Optional: add 1 teaspoon of sugar or honey, ice cubes, and lemon.

 

Using traditional plants:

  • There are many traditional teas made in Tribal communities.
  • Ask your family members, friends, community members and elders for recipe ideas using local ingredients!
  • Remember to drink these unsweetened or lightly sweetened.

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