Description
A refreshing blend of sweet tea infused with fresh strawberries—perfect for summer.
Ingredients
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cold water or ice
- Strawberry slices and mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Remove from heat and steep tea bags for 5 minutes, then discard tea bags.
- Add sugar and stir until fully dissolved.
- In a blender, puree strawberries until smooth.
- Strain strawberry puree through a fine mesh to remove seeds (optional).
- Mix the strawberry puree into the sweet tea.
- Pour into a pitcher, add 4 cups cold water or ice, and stir to combine.
- Chill in refrigerator or serve immediately over ice.
- Garnish with strawberry slices and mint leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a stronger strawberry flavor, muddle a few whole strawberries in the pitcher.
- Substitute honey or agave for sugar if desired.
- Make it sparkling by adding club soda just before serving.