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Strawberry Iced Tea

Refreshing Strawberry Iced Tea for Perfect Summer Sips

This Strawberry Iced Tea is a refreshing blend of sweet strawberries and zesty lemon, perfect for summer sipping.
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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: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Syrup
  • 2 cups Fresh Strawberries Alternatively, use frozen strawberries if fresh aren’t available.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Can substitute with sugar alternatives.
  • 1 cup Water Filtered water enhances flavor.
For the Tea
  • 3-4 bags Black Tea Bags Green or decaffeinated tea can be used based on preference.
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice Fresh is preferable, bottled works in a pinch.
For Serving
  • 1 cups Ice Cubes Larger cubes are recommended to minimize dilution.
  • to taste Mint and Strawberries For garnish, enhances presentation and adds freshness.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • kettle
  • large pitcher
  • fine sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Make Strawberry Syrup: Wash and slice 2 cups of fresh strawberries. In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries with 1 cup of sugar and 1 cup of water. Cook over medium heat for 30 minutes until thickened. Strain and cool.
  2. Brew the Tea: Boil 2 cups of water. Steep 3-4 black tea bags for 5 minutes, then remove tea bags and stir in 1/4 cup of sugar until dissolved. Let it cool.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Pour the cooled strawberry syrup into a large pitcher. Add the cooled brewed tea and 2 cups of cold water. Squeeze in the juice of one lemon and stir well.
  4. Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the iced tea over. Garnish with mint leaves and strawberry slices if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 28gVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose ripe strawberries for best flavor, and you can customize the sweetness and flavors to your liking. Store leftover tea and syrup properly to maintain freshness.

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