Fresh Strawberry Iced Tea Recipe
Cool off with this refreshing Fresh Strawberry Iced Tea recipe. It combines the classic flavors of black tea with the sweetness of fresh strawberries for a delightful summer beverage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Black Tea Base:
- 12 black tea bags (I used Lipton)
- 4 cups boiling water
Sweet Strawberry Puree:
- 3 cups sliced/hulled fresh strawberries
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 cups cold water (divided)
Garnish:
- Fresh strawberry slices and/or mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Tea Base: Remove tea bags from box and tie together. Boil 4 cups of water, steep tea bags for 5 minutes, then remove.
- Sweeten Tea: Stir in sugar until dissolved.
- Make Strawberry Puree: Blend strawberries and 1 cup water, strain out pulp.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour strawberry liquid into a pitcher, add brewed tea and remaining cold water. Stir well.
- Serve: Allow to cool, then pour over ice. Garnish with strawberries and mint. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar to the tea.
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, blend additional strawberries into the puree.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Iced Tea, Summer Drink, Refreshing Beverage
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