Bellarmine & Galileo Sun Tea
St. Robert Bellarmine was a theologian and professor, in addition to being a Jesuit priest and a cardinal. He negotiated a compromise with Catholic astronomer Galileo that allowed Galileo to continue to research his then-controversial theory that the earth revolved around the sun without interference from the Church, but not to claim it as true without proof or to attempt his own Scriptural interpretations in its support. After Bellarmine’s death, things went sideways between the Church and Galileo, but I like to imagine happier times in which those two might have enjoyed some sun tea together! Any type of tea bag or a combination of teas can be used. Traditional Southern sun tea is usually made with a black tea blend, like Lipton. Herbal teas are also great, though. I’m partial to Raspberry Zinger, myself.
Ingredients
- 8 cups water
- 4 tea bags
- ¼ cup simple syrup or honey or to taste, optional
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
- Ice
Instructions
- Fill a large glass dispenser with water, and add one tea bag per two cups of water. Cover and place outside in the sun for 1-3 hours, until the color and taste is to your liking. Sweeten if desired. Use honey or simple syrup (sugar dissolved in boiling water—equal parts—and cooled) to avoid sugar granules settled at the bottom. Serve over ice and and garnish with lemon wedges.
Notes
https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a87137/how-to-make-sun-tea/
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