Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 6–8 black tea bags
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (chopped)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup cold water (for dilution)
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Fresh strawberries & lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Make the Strawberry Syrup
In a saucepan, combine chopped strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water.
Simmer for 10–15 minutes until the strawberries break down.
Strain the mixture to remove solids and set aside to cool.
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
Remove from heat and add tea bags.
Steep for 5–7 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
Pour the brewed tea into a large pitcher.
Add the strawberry syrup and stir well.
Mix in lemon juice and adjust sweetness if needed.
5. ChillAdd 1 cup cold water and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
6. ServeServe over ice with fresh strawberries and lemon slices for garnish.
Notes
- Pro Tip: Always sweeten tea while it’s still warm to dissolve sugar properly.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor, but frozen works in a pinch.
- Avoid over-steeping tea to prevent bitterness.
- Adjust sweetness depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American (Southern)
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 250 ml
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 g