Description
Refreshing Strawberry Iced Tea is a fruity, vibrant twist on classic iced tea. Made with real strawberries, fresh lemon juice, and your favorite black tea, this naturally sweetened drink is perfect for summer picnics, garden parties, or a cooling afternoon treat. It’s easy to make, visually stunning, and bursting with berry flavor. Keywords: strawberry iced tea, homemade iced tea, summer drink, fruity tea, berry lemon tea
Ingredients
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- 4 cups water
- 3 black tea bags (or green tea if preferred)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2–3 tbsp honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: sliced strawberries and lemon rounds for garnish
- Optional: fresh mint sprigs
Instructions
- In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and steep tea bags for 5 minutes. Discard tea bags.
- In a blender, puree strawberries with lemon juice and sweetener until smooth.
- Strain the strawberry puree through a fine sieve to remove seeds (optional for smoother tea).
- In a large pitcher, combine brewed tea, strawberry mixture, and the remaining 2 cups of cold water. Stir well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve over ice and garnish with strawberry slices, lemon rounds, or mint if desired.
Notes
- For a stronger tea flavor, steep tea longer or use more bags.
- Substitute sweetener with maple syrup or stevia for a different twist.
- Blend with ice for a slushy-style tea or freeze into popsicles.
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Nutrition
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
