Large Glass Sun Tea Jar with Spigot

A large glass sun tea jar with a spigot is one of the most charming and practical pieces of equipment in the warm-weather tea kitchen, and it produces a style of iced tea — sun tea — that is genuinely different in character from both hot-brewed and cold-brewed tea. Sun tea is made by filling the jar with cold water and loose leaf tea, then placing it in direct sunlight for three to five hours, allowing the gentle warmth of the sun to slowly extract the flavour of the tea at a temperature well below boiling. The result is a tea of exceptional clarity and smoothness, with a delicate, slightly sweet flavour that is lighter and more nuanced than hot-brewed tea and warmer and more rounded than cold brew. The large capacity — typically one to two gallons — makes it ideal for a family or a gathering, and the spigot allows guests to pour their own glass directly from the jar without lifting it. The wide mouth makes it easy to add loose leaf tea, fresh fruit, and herbs directly to the jar, and the clear glass body puts the brewing process on beautiful display on a sunny windowsill or patio table. A piece of equipment that makes the act of making tea feel genuinely seasonal and special.

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