Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Southern Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea, the perfect drink to cool down during those warm summer days. This delightful beverage combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the smoothness of brewed tea, making it a fantastic addition to family gatherings or leisurely afternoons. Made easily at home, you’ll enjoy every sip of this berry-infused iced drink that captures the essence of summer. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, this homemade treat will impress your guests and become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4-6 tea bags (black or green)
- 1 cup mixed strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (to taste)
- 8 cups water (2 cups for brewing, 6 cups for diluting)
- Fresh berries and mint sprigs (for garnish)
- Ice (for serving)
Instructions
- Wash and slice strawberries, removing tops.
- Puree sliced strawberries in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- Boil 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan; steep tea bags for 15-20 minutes.
- In another saucepan, combine strawberry puree, sugar, and 1 cup of water; simmer until syrup forms.
- Strain syrup through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl.
- Combine brewed tea (after removing tea bags) with strawberry syrup in a pitcher.
- Add remaining cold water; stir well.
- Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Pour over ice, garnishing with fresh berries and mint.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg