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Strawberry Iced Tea

Refreshing Strawberry Iced Tea for Blissful Summer Sips

This Strawberry Iced Tea perfectly balances strawberries' sweetness with zest, making it a must-try refreshment for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Collection
Cuisine: Beverage
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Syrup
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Can substitute with frozen strawberries.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Substitute with honey or agave for a lighter option.
  • 1 cup Water Use filtered water for better taste.
For the Tea
  • 3-4 bags Black Tea Bags Can use green tea or decaf for a different twist.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Use freshly squeezed for best flavor.
For Serving
  • as needed cubes Ice Cubes Use larger cubes to minimize dilution.
  • as needed Mint and Sliced Strawberries Optional garnishes.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large pitcher
  • Pot for boiling water

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make Strawberry Syrup: Wash and slice 2 cups of fresh strawberries, place in a medium saucepan, add 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes until thickened. Strain and cool.
  2. Brew Tea: Boil 2 cups of water, remove from heat, add 3-4 black tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes, then remove bags. Stir in 1/4 cup of sugar while hot until dissolved. Cool.
  3. Combine Ingredients: In a large pitcher, pour cooled strawberry syrup, add brewed tea and 2 cups of cold water. Stir in 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
  4. Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour Strawberry Iced Tea over, and garnish with mint leaves and sliced strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 25gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Make the syrup up to 3 days ahead. Brewed tea can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance for easy assembly.

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