Ingredients
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- 6-8 black tea bags
- 1 cup chopped strawberries
- 1 cup water (for strawberry syrup)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups boiling water (for steeping tea)
- 2 cups cold water
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice (optional)
- Ice, for serving
- Fresh mint or basil (optional, for garnish)
- Strawberry slices and lemon wheels (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine strawberries, 1 cup water, and ¾ cup sugar. Simmer for 10–15 minutes until berries break down. Strain to make syrup and let cool.
- Boil 4 cups of water. Add 6–8 tea bags and steep for 5–7 minutes. Remove tea bags and stir in additional sugar if desired while tea is warm.
- In a large pitcher, combine cooled tea with the strawberry syrup. Add lemon juice if using and stir to combine.
- Add 2 cups of cold water and refrigerate until well chilled (about 2 hours).
- Serve over ice with fresh strawberry slices, lemon wheels, and optional herbs for garnish.
Notes
- Use ripe, fresh strawberries for the best flavor. Frozen strawberries work well too.
- Sweeten while the tea is warm to ensure sugar dissolves fully.
- Try adding a splash of bourbon or vodka for an adult version.
- For a sparkling version, top with club soda before serving.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Boiling, Steeping
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg