Summertime Fruit Tea

Quench your thirst this season with Summertime Fruit Tea, a vibrant and refreshing drink brimming with flavors of fresh citrus, sweet strawberries, and invigorating mint. Crafted with a base of robust black tea lightly sweetened with honey, this chilled beverage is infused with slices of lemon, orange, and juicy strawberries for a burst of natural sweetness and tang. Fresh mint leaves add a cooling herbal touch, while a one-hour chill in the fridge ensures maximum flavor infusion. Perfect for summer gatherings or a relaxing afternoon on the patio, this fruit tea is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve over ice with a garnish of mint or extra fruit for a truly refreshing summertime treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 pieces black tea bags
• 6 cups water
• 4 tablespoons honey
• 1 piece lemon, thinly sliced
• 1 piece orange, thinly sliced
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 10 leaves fresh mint leaves
• 3 cups ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Bring 6 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan or kettle.

Step 2

Once boiling, remove the water from heat and steep 4 black tea bags in the hot water for 5 minutes. Adjust steeping time for stronger or weaker tea.

Step 3

Remove the tea bags and stir in 4 tablespoons of honey while the tea is still warm. Allow the tea mixture to cool to room temperature.

Step 4

In a large pitcher, combine the sliced lemon, orange, and strawberries.

Step 5

Add the fresh mint leaves to the pitcher, gently crushing them with a spoon to release their flavor.

Step 6

Once the tea has cooled, pour it over the fruit and mint in the pitcher.

Step 7

Stir gently to combine and place the pitcher in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.

Step 8

Before serving, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled fruit tea over the ice.

Step 9

Garnish with additional fruit slices or mint leaves if desired, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2331g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	67

Total Fat 0.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 45.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 17.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 11.1g
Protein 1.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 156.4mg	0%
Iron 0.9mg	0%
Potassium 292.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.4%

Protein: 8.8%

Carbs: 86.8%