Comments on The Cooking Photographer: Sun Tea with Simple Syrup, Lemon, & Mint Leaves

Hi Snippy, It could be a couple things. It could ...

2010-07-14T19:36:30.153-07:00

Hi Snippy,

It could be a couple things. It could be the water didn't get hot enough in the sun or that you needed a couple extra tea bags or maybe both.

It might also help to boil the water and start steeping at that point before setting the jar outside.

I hope this helps.

Laura

I made the Sun Tea with the Simple Syrup of honey ...

2010-07-14T18:15:57.770-07:00

I made the Sun Tea with the Simple Syrup of honey and water and used one of those large glass jars that holds 16 cups of water. Should I have used 1/2 the amount of water? I used 4 Lipton tea bags and found it very weak. Could you give me suggestions?

Hi Tamar, Oh gosh no, use anything you'd like...

2010-06-09T14:16:22.574-07:00

Hi Tamar,

Oh gosh no, use anything you'd like. Plastic works just fine too.

And thank-you!! I am so glad you like my blog.

Laura

Hi there! I love your blog, I've made some dis...

2010-06-08T23:35:27.354-07:00

Hi there! I love your blog, I've made some dishes already and my family loves it. :)
I'm wondering, do I have to use glass containers? I've never seen sun tea in anything else but I only have plastic onhand. Does it make a difference? Thanks so much!

True, the better the tea the better the tea.:)

2009-05-30T12:40:26.482-07:00

True, the better the tea the better the tea.:)

A perfect summer drink! However, it is SO much bet...

2009-05-30T12:18:18.792-07:00

A perfect summer drink! However, it is SO much better if you lose the Lipton and use REAL tea. My favorite tea to use is Imperial Afternoon from the TeaCup -> www.seattleteacup.com

Laura! I don' t get the non sharing either! Thanks...

2009-05-24T10:46:08.627-07:00

Laura! I don'
t get the non sharing either! Thanks for being a sharer!

Thank you so much for the information on the pitch...

2009-04-30T18:54:00.000-07:00

Thank you so much for the information on the pitchers! It'll, hopefully, help me track some down.

~ Jennifer

Thanks for sharing. I love iced tea but what I re...

2009-04-30T18:30:00.000-07:00

Thanks for sharing. I love iced tea but what I really like is that you didn't use the big goofy sun tea jars. These pitchers are much sleeker and classy. Beautiful.

Thank-you Ana Dane. I'm going to try that tonight....

2009-04-30T15:48:00.000-07:00

Thank-you Ana Dane. I'm going to try that tonight. I'm out of tea and it's raining. Perfect timing!

Hi Jennifer. I found an answer. The pitcher is ma...

2009-04-30T15:46:00.000-07:00

Hi Jennifer.

I found an answer. The pitcher is made by Luminarc. I am not sure where you can get one, but here's an Amazon link with all the information. http://www.amazon.com/Luminarc-Quadro-57-25-OZ-Pitcher/dp/B0013ZCQ44

My local store was already sold out in less than a week. Crazy!

Laura

i never understood being selfish with a recipe. fo...

2009-04-30T14:54:00.000-07:00

i never understood being selfish with a recipe. food is meant to be made, eaten and SHARED with those around you.

this tea looks delicious. it's not quite warm enough for sun tea here in NYC, but i do overnight brewing in the fridge (tea in cold water) and it always turns out perfectly, never overbrewed or bitter. try it the next cloudy day and see what you think.

Hi Jennifer, I'll try to stop by the store I boug...

2009-04-30T13:37:00.000-07:00

Hi Jennifer,

I'll try to stop by the store I bought them at today and read the label. I'm not sure what they're called, but I just love them.

I should have an answer soon.

That sounds so good! Great photo. I just came ove...

2009-04-30T13:30:00.000-07:00

That sounds so good! Great photo.

I just came over from Food Gawker because your pitchers caught my eye. Are they glass? (I'm assuming yes from what I can tell.) :) If so, can you tell me where I can find them? I've been looking online for pitchers just like yours, for some time now, for storing local organic farm milk for my family.

~ Jennifer

I am so grateful for your friendship Kim! You've m...

2009-04-27T17:09:00.000-07:00

I am so grateful for your friendship Kim! You've made this project a blast.

I am really glad we met :) I am always facinated b...

2009-04-27T09:51:00.000-07:00

I am really glad we met :) I am always facinated by what you're comming out with next. As always, your photo is stunning.

wonderful! I agree! pass the recipes!

2009-04-27T07:34:00.000-07:00

wonderful!
I agree! pass the recipes!

Hi ButterYum, When there is no real reason to kee...

2009-04-26T18:54:00.000-07:00

Hi ButterYum,

When there is no real reason to keep a recipe secret it does annoy me. I can put up with a lot, but even I have my limits! And then I write about them lol.

I am happy you like the basil sauce! I use it in all kinds of dishes.

Thanks Coleen! I am glad you like the picture!

2009-04-26T18:49:00.000-07:00

Thanks Coleen! I am glad you like the picture!

I'll bet this tastes as good as it looks.

2009-04-26T17:47:00.000-07:00

I'll bet this tastes as good as it looks.

Don't you just hate when someone won't share a rec...

2009-04-26T14:26:00.000-07:00

Don't you just hate when someone won't share a recipe?!!! I'll be giving your version a try... just bought mint the other day and have been looking forward to adding it to some iced tea.

Oh, the creamy basil sauce of yours was fantastic!

That would make a nice cool and refreshing during ...

2009-04-26T13:23:00.000-07:00

That would make a nice cool and refreshing during on a hot summers day!

I really like the picture of your pitchers (sorry ...

2009-04-26T12:36:00.000-07:00

I really like the picture of your pitchers (sorry couldn't resist).

I love ball jars, simple syrups, and tea! I think ...

2009-04-26T10:49:00.000-07:00

I love ball jars, simple syrups, and tea! I think they are beautiful things. Enjoy your tea!

I love sun tea. We make it all the time in 1/2 ga...

2009-04-26T10:25:00.000-07:00

I love sun tea. We make it all the time in 1/2 gallon Ball jars. I'm not much for sweet tea myself (I know .. bad Southerner!) but when I do add sweetener, I much prefer adding a simple syrup instead of plain sugar. With the syrup you get a certain richness or flavor - and you don't wind up with grits of sugar in the bottom of your glass. I love to make flavored syrups, too, ginger, mint, lemon or orange. Yummy. I think I need to go make some sun tea.