Description
Southern Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea is a delightful and refreshing drink perfect for warm days. This vibrant beverage combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the classic flavor of iced tea, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings, picnics, or simply enjoying at home. With its fruity profile and customizable sweetness, this drink will quickly become a favorite among all who try it. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this strawberry iced tea not only quenches your thirst but also adds a touch of summer to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4-6 tea bags (black or herbal)
- 8 cups water (divided)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- Fresh berries and mint sprigs for garnish
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- Wash and slice the strawberries.
- Puree the strawberries in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil; remove from heat, add tea bags, cover, and steep for 15-20 minutes.
- In another saucepan, combine pureed strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup water; simmer until syrup forms.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, discarding solids.
- Remove tea bags from brewed tea and combine with strawberry syrup in a large pitcher.
- Add remaining cold water to dilute; stir well.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about an hour before serving over ice garnished with fresh berries and mint.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg