Strawberry Iced Tea
A refreshing and fruity strawberry iced tea made with fresh strawberries, black tea, lemon juice, and a touch of honey. Perfect for sunny days or whenever you need a cool, flavorful sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 black tea bags
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 4 cups water
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or sugar
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Ice cubes (for serving)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil. Remove from heat, add tea bags, and let steep for 5–7 minutes.
- Meanwhile, lightly mash the strawberries in a bowl or directly in your serving pitcher.
- Remove tea bags and stir in honey or sugar while tea is still warm.
- Pour the sweetened tea over the mashed strawberries and let it infuse for 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a clean pitcher to remove solids.
- Add lemon juice, stir, and let cool to room temperature before chilling in the fridge.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh mint and sliced strawberries if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe strawberries for the best natural sweetness and flavor.
- Chill thoroughly before serving for a crisp, refreshing result.
- Try sparkling water for a fizzy version of this tea.
Find it online: https://tastyze.com/strawberry-iced-tea/