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Strawberry Sweet Tea

Delicious Strawberry Sweet Tea for Hot Summer Days

Strawberry Sweet Tea is a refreshing drink blending bold black tea with fresh strawberries, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea
  • 4 bags Black Tea Bags Provides bold flavor for traditional sweet tea.
  • 4 cups Water Needed for brewing the tea.
For the Strawberry Syrup
  • 1 pound Fresh Strawberries Choose ripe berries for vibrant color and sweetness.
  • 1 cup Sugar Creates a simple syrup balancing tartness.
  • 1 cup Water Used to dissolve the sugar in syrup.
Optional Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Enhances flavor with acidity.
  • Ice Essential for serving cold.
  • Sliced Strawberries for Garnish Enhances presentation and freshness.

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • large pitcher
  • Fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil 4 cups of water in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, add 4 black tea bags, remove from heat, and steep for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Prepare the strawberry syrup by combining 1 pound of hulled and sliced strawberries, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 cup of water in a saucepan. Boil gently, then simmer for 10 to 12 minutes while mashing the strawberries.
  3. Strain the syrup into a bowl or pitcher through a fine mesh sieve, pressing gently to extract juice.
  4. In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea and strawberry syrup, adding lemon juice if desired. Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour.
  5. Serve over ice, garnished with fresh sliced strawberries or lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19gVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover tea in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Prepare the syrup in advance for convenience.

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