People get very passionate about sun tea. You leave a jar of Lipton bags in the sun for three hours? The sun—yes, that big fiery ball—does the steeping. It’s romantic, sure.
But here’s the thing: bacteria loves warm, stagnant water. The USDA basically gives sun tea the side-eye. So unless you want your iced tea to double as a science experiment, skip it.
Instead, let’s use a stove. Or even your microwave. It’s faster, safer, and your tea won’t taste like “oops, I left it out too long.” You’re welcome.
