Description
Indulge in the refreshing Southern Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea, a delightful beverage perfect for warm days. This homemade sweet tea infused with fresh strawberries is a true taste of Southern comfort.
Ingredients
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For the Tea:
- 4 black tea bags
- 2 cups water
- 3 cups cold water
For the Strawberry Syrup:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- Ice and extra strawberry slices for serving
- Fresh mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Steep the tea bags for 5 to 7 minutes. Discard the tea bags and let the tea cool slightly.
- Make the Strawberry Syrup: In another saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water. Simmer until strawberries are soft and sugar is dissolved. Mash gently, then strain through a sieve into a pitcher.
- Combine Ingredients: Add brewed tea, remaining 3 cups of water, and lemon juice to the pitcher. Stir well and chill for at least 1 hour.
- Serve: Pour over ice, garnish with strawberries and mint.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar
- Frozen strawberries can be used if fresh isn’t available, thaw before using
- For a fizzy version, swap some water with sparkling water
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
