Description
Strawberry Sweet Tea is the ultimate summer drink—lightly sweetened, filled with fresh strawberry flavor, and served over ice. It’s made with robust black tea and homemade strawberry syrup, perfect for sipping on hot afternoons or serving at your next gathering.
Ingredients
4 to 6 black tea bags
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water (for syrup)
4 cups water (for tea)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
ice (as needed)
extra fresh strawberries (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and steep 4 to 6 black tea bags for 5 to 10 minutes. Discard the bags and let the tea cool slightly.
2. In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of sliced strawberries, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of water. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until strawberries break down.
3. Strain the syrup through a mesh sieve and discard the solids. Let the syrup cool completely.
4. In a large pitcher, mix the brewed tea and cooled strawberry syrup. Add lemon juice if using. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
5. Serve over ice with additional sliced strawberries and a lemon wedge if desired.
Notes
Let the tea and syrup cool fully before combining for the clearest flavor.
Adjust sweetness by using more or less syrup to taste.
Use rooibos tea for a caffeine-free version with similar body.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: No bake / Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry tea, summer drink, sweet tea, fruit tea, iced tea