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Strawberry Iced Tea

Delightfully Sweet Strawberry Iced Tea for Hot Summer Days

This Strawberry Iced Tea is a refreshing drink perfect for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Strawberry Syrup
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Use ripe ones for natural sweetness.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on taste.
  • 1 cup Water Use filtered water for a clean taste.
For the Tea
  • 4 bags Black Tea Bags Feel free to swap with green or herbal tea.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust based on taste.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Always opt for freshly squeezed.
  • 2 cups Water Use the leftover from the syrup-making process.
For Serving
  • Ice cubes Ice Cubes Chill your drink perfectly.
  • Fresh Mint Optional garnish.
  • Sliced Strawberries For a beautiful visual appeal.

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Kettle
  • Fine Mesh Sieve
  • pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Strawberry Iced Tea
  1. In a saucepan, combine 2 cups of sliced fresh strawberries, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 cup of water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally for about 30 minutes, until the strawberries are soft and the sugar is dissolved. Strain the mixture and let syrup cool completely.
  2. Boil 2 cups of water in a kettle. Once boiling, remove from heat and steep 4 black tea bags in hot water for 5 minutes. Carefully remove tea bags and stir in 1/4 cup of granulated sugar until dissolved.
  3. In a large pitcher, mix the cooled strawberry syrup with the brewed tea. Add 2 cups of cold water and 1/4 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice, stirring well to combine.
  4. Fill glasses with ice cubes to chill the drink. Pour the strawberry iced tea into each glass and garnish with fresh mint leaves or sliced strawberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 28gVitamin C: 30mg

Notes

Store any leftover strawberry iced tea in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours. Unused syrup can be kept for up to 3 days.

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