Sweet Tea With Honey {Stovetop or Sun Tea}

a mason jar of healthy sweet tea topped with lemons and mint

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Sweet Tea With Honey {Stovetop or Sun Tea}

This delicious sweet tea with honey uses honey to create an amazing flavor. This is one of my go-to summertime drinks, and I love to enjoy it by itself or mixed half-and-half with lemonade.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: healthy sun tea, healthy sweet tea, sweet tea with honey

Servings:

Author: Sarah Cook

Ingredients

1 family style black or green tea bag {or 7 small tea bags}
1/3 cup honey
4 cups water {boiling}
4 cups water {cold}
1/8 tsp baking soda {optional}

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Instructions

Stovetop Instructions

Bring 4 cups of water to a near boil.
4 cups water
Add tea bag(s) and (optional) baking soda, and cover the pan. Remove from heat, and let steep for 15 minutes.
1 family style black or green tea bag, 1/8 tsp baking soda
Remove tea bags, pour into a pitcher, add the honey and stir.
1/3 cup honey
Add 4 cups of cold water and place in the fridge.
4 cups water

Sun Tea Instructions

Place tea, honey, 8 cups of room temperature water, and baking soda in a sun tea jar. Place in a sunny place.
Stir occasionally if possible to distribute the honey. The length of time to steep will depend on how hot it is outside.
Serve over ice if you’d like to serve immediately. Transfer to the refrigerator and cool.

Notes

Don’t have family-style bags? Use 7 small tea bags instead.
Makes 1/2 gallon or 2 quarts.
If you would like to serve immediately, add 2 cups of cold water and 2 cups of ice.

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