Description
Refreshing and flavorful Strawberry Sweet Tea combines freshly brewed black tea with a homemade strawberry syrup for a sweet and tangy beverage perfect for warm days or anytime you crave a fruity twist on classic sweet tea.
Ingredients
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Tea
- 6 cups water
- 4 black tea bags (or tea of your choice)
Strawberry Syrup
- 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 3/4 cup sugar (adjust to your sweetness preference)
Additional Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Extra strawberries or mint for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes, then remove tea bags and set the tea aside to cool.
- Prepare the Strawberry Syrup: While the tea cools, combine sliced strawberries and sugar in a separate saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5-10 minutes until strawberries release juice and sugar dissolves.
- Mash the Strawberries: Once the mixture has thickened slightly, mash the strawberries using a spoon or potato masher to release more juice. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Combine Tea and Syrup: Strain the strawberry syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove solids. Pour the syrup into the cooled tea and stir well to combine.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the tea and adjust sweetness if desired by adding more sugar or a tablespoon of lemon juice for brightness.
- Serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour in the strawberry sweet tea, and garnish with fresh strawberry slices or mint leaves if desired.
Notes
- Use any black or herbal tea according to your preference.
- Adjust sugar quantity based on sweetness preference.
- For a smoother syrup, blend the strawberry mixture before straining.
- Lemon juice is optional but adds a nice tangy balance.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and freshness.
- Leftover tea can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
