Description
Refresh yourself with our delightful Strawberry Citrus Iced Tea: A Sip of Summer Tradition. This vibrant, fruity beverage combines juicy strawberries and zesty citrus for a perfectly sweet-tart balance that captures the essence of summer. Ideal for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying in your backyard, this iced tea not only quenches your thirst but also creates lasting memories with every sip. With its stunning colors and refreshing flavors, it’s bound to impress family and friends at any gathering. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste preferences, this iced tea is a must-try during hot days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 medium orange, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 medium lemon, sliced into thin rounds
- ¼ cup honey or sugar (optional)
- Ice cubes for serving
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: Boil 4 cups of water in a teapot or saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat, add black tea bags, and steep for 3-5 minutes. Remove tea bags and let the liquid cool.
- Prepare the Fruits: Slice strawberries, orange, and lemon while the tea cools.
- Mix: In a large pitcher, combine brewed tea with sliced fruits. Add honey or sugar to taste and stir until dissolved.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving over ice cubes. Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 75
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg