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Strawberry Iced Tea

Refreshing Strawberry Iced Tea Recipe for Perfect Summer Sips

This refreshing Strawberry Iced Tea recipe is the ultimate summer drink, balancing sweet strawberries and brewed tea for a delightful sip.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Syrup
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries or frozen strawberries if fresh are unavailable
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for a lighter version, consider a sugar substitute
  • 1 cup water using filtered water enhances flavor
For the Iced Tea
  • 3-4 bags black tea feel free to switch to green or decaffeinated varieties
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar for sweetness
  • 2 cups cold water to dilute the mixture
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice fresh juice preferred
Optional Garnishes
  • to taste fresh mint for garnish
  • to taste sliced strawberries for garnish

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • pitcher
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash and slice 2 cups of fresh strawberries. In a medium saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries with 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of water. Cook over medium heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens into a syrupy consistency. Strain to remove solids and let cool.
  2. Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil. Remove from heat, add 3-4 black tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove bags and stir in 1/4 cup of sugar until dissolved. Allow to cool.
  3. In a large pitcher, pour the cooled strawberry syrup along with the chilled brewed tea. Add 2 cups of cold water and 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Mix well.
  4. Fill tall glasses with ice cubes, pour the Strawberry Iced Tea over the ice, and garnish with fresh mint and sliced strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 28gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Adjust sugar to taste before serving. Strawberry syrup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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