Description
Refreshing homemade strawberry iced tea is the ultimate summer beverage, blending the sweetness of ripe strawberries with zesty lemon for a drink that’s both invigorating and satisfying. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a relaxing afternoon at home, this iced tea not only delights the taste buds but also offers a vibrant splash of color to your table. With its easy preparation and customizable sweetness, it’s an essential recipe for any hot day. Serve it in mason jars or tall glasses, garnished with fresh fruit or mint leaves for a delightful presentation that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups water
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 black tea bags (or 6 teaspoons loose leaf black tea)
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice cubes (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 cup of water and sugar over medium heat until dissolved. Add sliced strawberries and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl to extract syrup; discard pulp and let cool.
- Boil remaining water and steep tea bags in a pitcher for 3-5 minutes. Remove tea bags and allow the tea to cool.
- Combine cooled strawberry syrup and lemon juice with the cooled tea in the pitcher.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving over ice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brew
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg