Description
Refreshing and vibrant, this strawberry sweet tea is the ultimate thirst-quencher for those hot summer days. Combining the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries with robust black tea, this drink is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delightful batch perfect for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying on your porch. The addition of fresh fruit and optional garnishes like mint or lemon elevates this refreshing beverage, making it an instant crowd-pleaser. Whether served over ice or used as a base for cocktails, strawberry sweet tea will impress guests and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups water (divided)
- 8 black tea bags
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 4 cups chopped strawberries
- 1½ cups granulated sugar
Instructions
- Boil 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan.
- Remove from heat and steep tea bags for 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags, squeezing out excess liquid.
- Combine brewed tea with 4 cups of water and baking soda in a large pitcher.
- In the same saucepan, simmer remaining water with strawberries and sugar for 20 minutes.
- Cool the syrup and strain through a fine mesh sieve into the pitcher with tea.
- Stir well and serve over ice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg