Bellarmine & Galileo Sun Tea - September 17 - St. Robert Bellarmine

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.