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Iced Strawberry Tea

Cool and Refreshing Iced Strawberry Tea for Hot Summer Days

Enjoy the delightful combination of strawberries and sweet tea with this refreshing Iced Strawberry Tea, perfect for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Syrup
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries Very ripe for sweetness
  • 1 cup sugar Adjust based on taste
  • 2 cups water For syrup base
For the Tea
  • 4 bags family-size tea bags Or 8 regular bags for classic flavor
  • 3 cups water To steep tea
  • 1 unit lemon (juiced) Freshly squeezed for brightness
For Serving
  • 1 cups ice cubes To keep tea cool
  • 1 unit lemon & strawberry slices For garnish

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Kettle
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • Large pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Iced Strawberry Tea
  1. Rinse 1-2 cups of fresh strawberries under cool water, pat dry, remove tops, and dice them.
  2. Combine the diced strawberries, 1 cup of sugar, and 2 cups of water in a saucepan. Heat over medium-high until boiling, then simmer for 20-30 minutes, mashing strawberries. Strain and cool in the fridge for 2-4 hours.
  3. Boil 3 cups of water and steep 4 family-size tea bags for 5-10 minutes. Remove tea bags and let cool.
  4. Stir 1 cup of sugar into the warm tea until dissolved, and let it cool completely.
  5. In a large pitcher, add steeped tea, 8-10 cups of cold water, chilled strawberry syrup, and juice from 1 lemon. Stir well and cover to chill for 2-3 hours.
  6. Serve over ice cubes garnished with lemon and strawberry slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor, adjust sweetness to taste, and enjoy the tea within 3-5 days if stored properly.

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