Tropical Sun Tea

Add tea bags and water to clear, one-gallon jar; leave strings and tags hanging outside jar. Add fruit wedges, mint, cinnamon stick, and cloves.

Place in sun for about six hours or so, then remove tea bags, mint, cinnamon stick, and cloves; refrigerate.

Serve with ice in tall glasses. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint or fruit slice.

Note: Actually, this tea brews equally well in the refrigerator if you want to save time. A good way to make it is to brew it overnight in the refrigerator, then you have fresh tea in the morning!

An alternative, quicker method is to place the tea bags, cinnamon stick, and cloves in one cup boiling water for about five minutes, then pour the strong tea into a gallon container filled with ice, water, mint, and the fruit wedges. If the tea isn't quite strong enough, add a fresh bag or two. The tea made this way should be ready in about fifteen minutes.