Sun Tea: To Brew or Not to Brew

Warm weather whispers “sun tea,” but that nostalgic pitcher is a microbe playground. Sun-warmed water never reaches bacteria-killing heat, then lingers for hours—yikes. Instead, cold brew in the fridge: tea plus cold water, 8–12 hours, safer and delicious. If you must sun brew, pre-boil, sterilize, seal, and sip carefully.