Homemade Strawberry Iced Tea
Homemade Strawberry Iced Tea is a delightful and refreshing beverage that perfectly captures the essence of summer. Combining the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries with the classic taste of brewed tea, this drink is ideal for picnics, garden parties, or simply enjoying on a warm afternoon. The homemade strawberry syrup elevates the flavor, allowing you to control the sweetness to your liking. Garnished with fresh fruit and mint, it’s not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 family-size tea bags (or 8 regular tea bags)
- 8 cups water (divided)
- Ice
- Optional garnishes: sliced lemon, mint sprigs
Instructions
- To create the strawberry syrup, wash and quarter the strawberries. Boil them with 1 cup of water for 10-15 minutes. Strain to remove pulp, then mix in sugar and boil for an additional minute. Let it cool.
- For the tea concentrate, boil 4 cups of water, steep tea bags in a heat-proof container for 5 minutes, then remove bags and add another 4 cups of cold water into a pitcher.
- Once cooled, stir the strawberry syrup into the brewed tea.
- Serve over ice in glasses, garnishing with sliced lemon or mint if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 33g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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