Sun Tea & Other Outdoor Favorites

Sun tea and other outdoor favorites can bring together a picnic in this summer heat. One of these—you can actually prepare outside. The others, you can use to keep cool while trying to enjoy some nice weather. You can easily make adjustments to these recipes as needed, and they can become family favorites into the fall and return in the early spring.

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Sun Tea

Sun tea is the ultimate southern favorite. All you need is your tea bags, a translucent jar with a closing lid, and flavorings. Pour in your water and enough tea bags for the jar you have chosen. For a jar that holds around 64 ounces, you likely want four tea bags.

You can add lemon, simple syrup, and close the lid. Leave the jar in the sun to brea naturally. Because you are not boiling the water, the tea is extracted in a lighter form. Plus, you get a unique flavor that is not nearly as strong as regular black tea. Serve over ice.

Moreover, for a little extra flavor, you can add a packet of mint leaves to the jar to make lemon-mint tea.

Cucumber Sandwiches to Match the Sun Tea

Cucumber sandwiches are often used as the butt of a joke when people don’t know what to prepare for a date. However, cucumber sandwiches can be amazing.

Thinly slice your cucumbers. Lay the cucumbers out so you know they fit on the bread—smaller is better. Mix a bit of Italian seasoning with cream cheese and spread that across the bread. Lay out the cucumbers, possibly some dark, leafy greens, and maybe even some tomato.

Hummus/Charcuterie

You don’t even need to make your own hummus. Buy your favorite hummus from the store, leave it in the back of the fridge so it is extra cold, and serve with a charcuterie plate. Meats and cheese are amazing with hummus, and it is a little bit more filling than only serving with something like mustard.

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