A couple of questions

Is sun tea a southern thing?

Sweet Tea is about as southern as you can get. Southern Sweet Sun Tea is how we roll in this Southern household! Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world, up there with water, coffee, and beer (which are all things I love).May 1, 2018

Who invented sun tea?

Thomas Sullivan But they most likely made their summer beverage by brewing it hot and pouring it over ice, albeit without teabags since those are thought to have been invented in 1908 by Thomas Sullivan.

What is wrong with sun tea?

The biggest issue with sun tea is bacteria. Warm, damp spots, like a jar filled with water and tea leaves and placed in the sun, can be a breeding ground for unhealthy bacteria – especially if sugar is added to the sun tea while it is steeping.

What’s the difference between sun tea and regular tea?

There's no difference in flavor. Sun Tea can be dangerous though. It becomes a breeding ground for bacteria as it's at the perfect temperature to do so. The idea behind sun tea is that you brew the tea for longer, but at a lower temperature.

What is Sun Tea?

Sun tea is just that: tea brewed in sunlight instead of with pre-boiled water. While making sun tea feels very homesteady, like baking your own bread or growing herbs, it should only be done safely, and with the right equipment. Grab a large clear glass jar that has a lid.

Is sun tea full of bacteria?

The main bacteria discovered in sun tea is called Alcaligenes viscolactis, a microbe commonly found in water. Research has discovered that the caffeine found in black tea can help prevent the bacteria from growing, but for only a short time.

Are there any benefits to sun tea?

Not only is it a popular homemade beverage, but sun tea also has loads of health benefits. Tea is chock full of antioxidants and flavonoids, which can help decrease your risk of heart attack and diabetes. Plus, sun tea is a breeze to prepare; in fact, the sun does much of the work for you.

Is sun tea good or bad for you?

But despite the joy of making something so simple, sun tea has had its day in science labs and alas, sun tea can pose a health risk. It seems that tea brewed in the sun creates a breeding ground for bacteria and so, if we go with science shows us, sun tea is not such a good idea.