Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Southern Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea, a delightful blend that perfectly balances sweet strawberries with classic brewed tea. Ideal for hot summer days or festive gatherings, this drink brings a burst of flavor to your table. Effortlessly easy to prepare, it features simple ingredients and straightforward steps, making it a fantastic choice for family-friendly occasions. Garnished with fresh berries and mint sprigs, this iced tea not only quenches your thirst but also adds a vibrant touch to any gathering. Enjoy this sweetened treat chilled for the ultimate summer refreshment!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4-6 tea bags (black or green)
- 1 cup mixed strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 8 cups water (divided)
- Fresh berries and mint sprigs for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Wash and slice ripe strawberries.
- Puree the sliced strawberries in a blender until smooth.
- Boil 2 cups of water, remove from heat, and steep tea bags for 15-20 minutes.
- Combine strawberry puree, sugar, and 1 cup of water in a saucepan; simmer until dissolved.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp.
- Remove tea bags from steeped tea and combine with strawberry syrup in a large pitcher.
- Add remaining 6 cups of cold water; stir well.
- Chill in the refrigerator until completely cool.
- Serve over ice, garnished with fresh berries and mint.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewed
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg