Homemade Strawberry Iced Tea
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Homemade Strawberry Iced Tea, a perfect summer beverage that brings together the sweet and vibrant flavor of strawberries with the classic taste of iced tea. This easy-to-make drink features a homemade strawberry syrup that elevates your tea experience, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, picnics, or simply enjoying on a warm day. Bursting with fresh fruit flavor and customizable to your taste, this iced tea is a healthier alternative to store-bought sugary drinks. Serve it chilled over ice, garnished with fresh strawberries and mint for a visually appealing presentation that will impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brew
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint strawberries
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 family-size tea bags (or 8 regular tea bags)
- 8 cups water (divided)
- Ice cubes
- Optional: sliced lemon and additional strawberries for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Strawberry Syrup: Wash and quarter the strawberries. In a medium saucepan, boil strawberries with 1 cup of water for 10-15 minutes until softened. Strain out pulp and stir in sugar. Boil for an additional minute and set aside to cool.
- Brew Tea Concentrate: Boil 4 cups of water in another pot. Pour boiling water over tea bags in a heat-proof container and steep for 5 minutes before discarding bags. Combine concentrated tea with remaining cold water in a pitcher.
- Combine: Once cooled, stir the strawberry syrup into the brewed tea mixture.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour in the strawberry iced tea. Garnish as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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