Description
Homemade Strawberry Iced Tea is the epitome of refreshment, perfect for cooling down on a sunny day. This delightful drink combines sweet, ripe strawberries with the classic taste of brewed tea, creating a vibrant beverage that’s ideal for picnics, barbecues, or just a relaxing afternoon at home. With its fruity homemade strawberry syrup and easy preparation, this iced tea will be a favorite among family and friends. It’s customizable too! Adjust the sweetness or add other fruits to make it uniquely yours. Best of all, this non-alcoholic treat can be enjoyed by everyone.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tea bags (family size) or 8 regular tea bags
- 8 cups water (divided)
- 1 pint fresh strawberries
- 1 cup sugar
- Ice for serving
- Optional garnishes: sliced lemon and strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry syrup: Wash and quarter strawberries. Boil them with 1 cup water for 10-15 minutes, then strain out the pulp and stir in sugar until dissolved. Cool the syrup.
- Brew tea: Boil half of the water, steep tea bags in it for 5 minutes, then discard bags. Combine brewed tea with the remaining cold water in a pitcher.
- Mix: Stir cooled strawberry syrup into the brewed tea until well combined.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour in the strawberry iced tea. Garnish as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brew
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg