Description
Experience the refreshing taste of Southern Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea, the perfect beverage for warm days and social gatherings. This vibrant drink captures the essence of summer with its homemade strawberry syrup and brewed tea, delivering a delightful burst of fruity flavor with every sip. Ideal for family picnics or casual get-togethers, this iced tea is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your sweetness preference. With fresh strawberries at the forefront, you can be assured that each glass is packed with natural goodness, free from artificial additives. Cheers to a cooling oasis in a glass!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 tea bags
- 8 cups water (divided)
- 1 cup mixed strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (adjustable)
- Fresh berries and mint sprigs for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Wash and slice the strawberries, removing tops.
- Puree strawberries in a blender until smooth.
- Boil 2 cups of water in a medium saucepan; remove from heat and steep tea bags for 15-20 minutes.
- In another saucepan, combine strawberry puree, sugar, and 1 cup of water; simmer until syrup forms.
- Strain syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp.
- Remove tea bags from brewed tea and combine with strawberry syrup in a pitcher.
- Add remaining cold water and stir well; chill completely in the refrigerator.
- Serve over ice and garnish with fresh berries and mint.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg