Homemade Strawberry Iced Tea
Homemade Strawberry Iced Tea is the ultimate refreshing drink for hot summer days. This delightful beverage combines the sweetness of ripe strawberries with the invigorating taste of brewed tea, making it a perfect addition to any outdoor gathering or picnic. The vibrant color and fruity flavor are sure to impress your guests while keeping you cool. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, this iced tea is both delicious and customizable—whether you prefer a little more sweetness or a zesty twist with lemon. Enjoy it chilled over ice, garnished with fresh fruit for a beautiful presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewed
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint strawberries
- 1 cup water (for syrup)
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tea bags (family size or 8 regular)
- 8 cups water (divided)
- Ice
- Optional garnishes: sliced lemon and strawberries
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberry syrup by boiling quartered strawberries with water for 10-15 minutes. Strain, stir in sugar, boil again briefly, then cool.
- Brew your tea concentrate using half of the water; steep tea bags for 5 minutes, then combine with remaining cold water in a pitcher.
- Once cooled, mix the strawberry syrup into the brewed tea until well blended.
- Serve over ice and garnish as desired with fresh fruit or mint.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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