Strawberry Sweet Tea
Strawberry sweet tea is southern sunshine captured in a glass—a symphony of ripe berries and bold black tea, kissed with just the right touch of sugar. This refreshing beverage combines the earthy notes of black tea with a swirl of fresh strawberries for a luxurious, nostalgic, and thirst-quenching summer drink. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or lazy porch afternoons!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh strawberries hulled and halved
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 cups water divided
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Ice for serving
- Fresh strawberry slices and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Add the strawberries and 1 cup of water to a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes or until the strawberries are soft and releasing their juices.
- Remove from heat and stir in the sugar until completely dissolved. Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then blend until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
- Use a fine mesh strainer to strain the blended mixture into a large pitcher, pressing it gently to extract all the liquid. Discard the remaining pulp.
- In a separate saucepan or tea kettle, bring the remaining 5 cups of water to a simmer. Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes, then discard the tea bags.
- Pour the brewed tea into the pitcher with the strawberry mixture and add the lemon juice. Stir well to combine.
- Refrigerate the tea until fully chilled, about 2 hours.
- Serve over ice with fresh strawberry slices and mint leaves if desired. Stir before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcalCarbohydrates: 28gSodium: 5mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26g
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