Description
Strawberry Sweet Tea is a delightful, refreshing beverage that combines the classic taste of sweet tea with the vibrant sweetness of fresh strawberries and a touch of lemon. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy evenings at home, this easy-to-make drink will quench your thirst and brighten your day. Enjoy it chilled over ice, garnished with fresh strawberry slices for an extra touch of flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 3 black tea bags
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: Boil water in a large pot. Remove from heat, steep tea bags for 5 minutes, then remove bags.
- Prepare Strawberries: Mash sliced strawberries in a bowl to release their juices.
- Mix Sugar and Lemon Juice: In another bowl, combine sugar and lemon juice until sugar dissolves.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour cooled tea into a pitcher. Add mashed strawberries and sugar-lemon mixture; stir well.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving over ice with strawberry slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brew
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg