Arizona Sun Tea

Making homemade Arizona sun tea is a fun and easy way to enjoy a refreshing drink with minimal effort.

In Arizona, where the sun is strong and consistent, this method is very popular.

We like to make sun tea one gallon at a time. We use the 1-gallon Mason jar with a bail so that it can be picked up easily. In fact, we have two of these jars so that we never run out of tea.

Flavor Ideas for Iced Tea

• Lemon Tea: Add fresh lemon juice and slices.

• Peach Tea: Steep peach slices with the tea after brewing.

• Green Tea + Honey: Use green tea bags and stir in honey.

• Arnold Palmer: Mix with lemonade (50/50) after brewing.

Add-ins for Arizona Sun Tea

Fruits & Veggies

• Lemon/Lime slices – Classic bright tang

• Orange or grapefruit wedges – Slightly sweeter citrus notes

• Berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries) – Add sweetness and color

• Peach or mango slices – For a summery, tropical twist

• Cucumber slices – Refreshing and crisp

Sweeteners & Flavor Enhancers

• Honey or agave syrup – Natural sweeteners with subtle flavor

• Maple syrup – Rich, earthy sweetness

• Flavored simple syrups – Lavender, mint, ginger, vanilla, etc.

Arizona Sun Tea

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Making homemade Arizona sun tea is a fun and easy way to enjoy a refreshing drink with minimal effort.

• Author: Linda Jolly
• Prep Time: 4 hours
• Total Time: 4 hours
• Yield: 1 gallon 1x
• Category: beverages
• Cuisine: Southwestern

Ingredients

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Water 4 tea bags (any type desired)

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Instructions

1. Fill a 1-gallon glass jar with cold water to within about 2 inches of the top.
2. Add tea bags.
3. Loosely cover the jar.
4. Place the jar in direct sunlight outside.
5. Let the tea steep for 3 to 4 hours.
6. Sweeten, if desired, with honey or agave syrup.
7. Remove tea bags and chill the tea.
8. Serve over ice.