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Sun-Brewed Mint Tea

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"A refreshing tea that's brewed by sitting in the sun for a few hours." — FutureChefShay

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2 quarts water
1/4 cup wildflower honey

1 large lemon
2 bunches fresh mint leaves

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Directions

Pour the water into a large glass container with a lid. Stir in honey until dissolved.
Zest the lemon, being careful not to include any white pith, and juice the lemon. Combine the zest and juice with the honey water mixture.
Hold a bunch of mint in one hand; use your other hand to twist and squeeze the leaves, slightly bruising them to release their fragrance and oils. Immerse the bunches in the water mixture. Cover the container and place in direct sunlight for two hours. Remove the mint leaves, shake, and serve over ice in tall glasses, garnished with a mint sprig.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 2 hrs
READY IN 2 hrs 10 mins

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Not bad. I'm wanting a bit more taste--either from the lemon or tea. It tastes a bit like flavored water, so I think I'd add a tea bag or two next time. It also isn't that minty, but 2 bunches of mint is a vague measurement. Not sure what the recipe submitter really meant, so I looked it up. A small bunch is about .5 oz (which is what I used), a larger bunch is 1 oz. Perhaps what was meant was a large bunch? At any rate, I made the Mint Ice Cubes on here (recipe by Skuba) and added it to my glass of tea. Although it took them a while to melt, once they did, it is a mint explosion! thanks for the recipe.

—pomplemousse

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Dec 08, 2007

followed the recipes, then brewed it in the fridge- (much safer that way) added some extra lemon too, yum!

—Briar Rose

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Aug 13, 2010

I used a mild basil variety and orange mint mixture. BTW, a "BUNCH" is equal to a cup and a half. I looked it up once when using cilantro, and was glad I did!

—BEADED66

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Jun 09, 2009

YUMMM!!! I found your recipe this morning and just happen to have a huge bunch of mint growing nicely in my green house. I made the tea, then added one lipton regular tea bag to it for a bit of caffein and taste. It is sooo good! Im sipping some right now! Thanks for sharing! :)

—chef-inator Mel

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Sep 23, 2010

This was easy and a nice way to use my mint plant. I found it very refreshing over some ice. Another person thought it maybe didn't have a strong enough flavor, but I thought it worked well as a light, refreshing drink.

—cereal4dinner

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Jul 29, 2009

Very good and refreshing for a hot summer day! I'll be making this again.

—Marialena

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Nutrition

Calories
40 kcal
2%

Carbohydrates
11 g
4%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.1 g
< 1%

Fiber
0.7 g
3%

Protein
0.6 g
1%

Sodium
8 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Sun-Brewed Mint Tea

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 40
Calories from Fat: 1

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g < 1 %
Saturated Fat 0g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 8mg < 1 %
Potassium 55mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 11g 4 %
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3 %
Protein 0.6g 1 %
** Sugars 8.7g
Vitamin A 4 %
Vitamin C 34 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 7 %
** Thiamin < 1 %
Niacin 1 %
** Vitamin B6 1 %
** Magnesium 2 %
Folate 10 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.