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Lemon-Lime Sun Tea

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Lemon-Lime Sun Tea is a simple Southern specialty. Take advantage of the summer sun and brew yourself a nice jug of fresh tea outside.
Lemon Lime Sun Tea

 

When I was a little girl, my parent’s house was much smaller than it is today. The back of the kitchen was the laundry room which was directly in front of the east facing back door. There were black iron steps that connected the back door to the back yard that Mom always had morning glories growing on. I loved getting up to go see them wide open first thing in the morning. Such pretty blue petals in the bright, early morning sunshine. Mom also had some of the most prolific pink dwarf fairy roses I have ever seen. Tiny little pink ones protected tiny little thorns. I remember one year that they bloomed right up to Thanksgiving! Mom has always been good at growing random things. Morning glories, roses, hostas and mint. The mint was everywhere. No one really knew what to do with it, but we had plenty!

The one thing Mom always made a lot of was mint sun tea. I can see it now, sitting in a big glass pickle jar on the railing of the old black iron back stairs with the morning glories just opening up and the sunlight streaming through.
The stairs, roses and morning glories are gone now. They were replaced with an extra 800 square feet of space, but the mint is still there and so is the early morning sunshine. And I think, on occasion, Mom still makes sun tea.

I ,oddly enough, don’t have any mint growing at my house. I wish I did. I do have plenty of lemons and limes in the fridge. Add some mint to this if you have it. Oranges are good too. And a big jar is preferable, but you can make it in a quart jar then add more water when it is done, like me.

Hey Mom…I need one of your big pickle jars. 

Lemon Lime Sun Tea

Lemon-Lime Sun Tea

Take advantage of the summer sun and brew a nice jug of fresh tea!
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Prep Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours
Course: beverage
Cuisine: beverage
Servings: 2 quarts
Calories: 13kcal
Author: Two Lucky Spoons

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lemon sliced
  • 1/2 lime sliced
  • 2 quarts of water
  • 3-4 tea bags

Instructions

  • Add everything to your clear glass jar. Put lid on and set in a sunny spot outside for a couple hours or until the tea is "brewed" to your liking. Serve cold over ice and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 13kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Busy Working Mama says

    July 5, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    Looks delish! I could use some right about now 🙂

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  2. Joy says

    July 5, 2010 at 3:28 pm

    I used to made that type of ice tea when I was a kid. That just brings back the best memories. Great recipe.

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  3. Lindsey Frances says

    July 5, 2010 at 7:24 pm

    I love doing this!

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  4. Drick says

    July 6, 2010 at 6:09 pm

    morning glories and sun tea – now both of these bring back memories too … hey, I could use one of those big jars too…

    Reply
  5. good meal good deal says

    July 6, 2010 at 10:28 pm

    May I have one jar too? ^^

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  6. OTA Mom says

    July 7, 2010 at 1:32 pm

    I live for the day my 13-month old gets past this separation anxiety stage… wrapping her little arms around my legs like a python, with tears streaming down her face… and I can once again sit at the counter and enjoy a glass of real iced tea.
    Recently discovered your blog (read while at work, no time to get on the computer otherwise) and am especially enjoying your family's original recipes. Thanks!

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  7. Magic of Spice says

    July 7, 2010 at 7:09 pm

    I love sun tea…looks so refreshing:)

    Reply
  8. Jason Phelps says

    July 7, 2010 at 10:46 pm

    I love simple. Tea and lemonade is summer to me.

    Jason

    Reply

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  1. Raspberry Lime Sun Tea ⋆ Two Lucky Spoons says:
    August 20, 2017 at 4:38 am

    […] Tea” printed on the side and I couldn’t help but think about all of those summer days with sun tea. I’ve been on an herbal tea kick lately and threw a few bags in the jug along with a good […]

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