Sonoran Mesquite Sun Tea

Ingredients

• ◆4 black tea bags (or decaf)
• ◆1 small handful mesquite beans or 1 tsp mesquite flour (optional)
• ◆4 cups cold filtered water
• ◆2 tbsp honey or agave
• ◆Ice
• ◆Fresh mint leaves, lightly bruised

Method — Step by Step

1. 1Place the tea bags (and mesquite beans or flour, if using) in a large, clean glass jar with a lid. Add the cold water.
2. 2Seal the jar and set it outside in direct sun for 3–4 hours. The water will slowly steep into a smooth, never-bitter tea with a faint smoky, sweet note from the mesquite.
3. 3Bring the jar in and remove the tea bags (and mesquite beans). The tea should be deep amber. Stir in the honey while it's still slightly warm so it dissolves fully.