Strawberry Ice Tea
Cool off with a refreshing twist on a classic beverage with this Strawberry Iced Tea recipe! Bursting with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries, this vibrant tea combines a homemade strawberry syrup with robust black tea, a splash of zesty lemon juice, and plenty of ice for the ultimate summer drink. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients, this fruity iced tea is ready in just 25 minutes and is perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, or a relaxing afternoon treat. Garnish each glass with a sprig of fresh mint for a touch of elegance, and enjoy a drink that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfectly balanced and incredibly easy to make, this strawberry iced tea is guaranteed to become your go-to warm-weather favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh strawberries
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 6 cups Water
- 4 pieces Black tea bags
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 4 sprigs Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Wash and hull the strawberries, then slice them into halves or quarters.
Step 2
In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and 1 cup of water. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their juices and the sugar dissolves (about 5–7 minutes). This creates a strawberry syrup.
Step 3
Using a fine mesh strainer, strain the strawberry syrup into a bowl or pitcher, pressing gently on the strawberries to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids and let the syrup cool slightly.
Step 4
In another pot, bring the remaining 5 cups of water to a boil. Remove it from heat and steep the black tea bags in the hot water for about 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
Step 5
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled black tea, strawberry syrup, and lemon juice. Stir well to blend the flavors.
Step 6
Add ice cubes to the pitcher and stir again to chill the tea. Taste and adjust sweetness with more sugar or lemon juice if desired.
Step 7
Serve the strawberry iced tea over additional ice in glasses, garnished with fresh mint leaves for an optional decorative touch.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2327g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 219.8 |
| Total Fat 1.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 57.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 54.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 40.6g | |
| Protein 4.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 194.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 590.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories