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Homemade Strawberry Iced Tea

Homemade Strawberry Iced Tea

Homemade Strawberry Iced Tea is the ultimate summer refreshment, perfect for cooling down on hot days. This delightful drink combines the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries with the invigorating taste of tea, making it an ideal choice for picnics, barbecues, or simply enjoying at home. Its vibrant color and fruity flavor are sure to impress your guests. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make! With just a few simple steps, you can whip up a pitcher of this delicious iced tea that’s sure to please everyone.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 family-size tea bags (or 8 regular tea bags)
  • 8 cups water, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups strawberry syrup (made from 1 pint strawberries, 1 cup water, and 1 cup sugar)
  • Ice for serving
  • Optional garnishes: sliced lemon and fresh strawberries

Instructions

  1. Prepare the strawberry syrup by boiling quartered strawberries with water, straining the mixture, and dissolving sugar into the juice.
  2. Brew the tea concentrate by steeping tea bags in boiling water for 5 minutes.
  3. Combine cooled strawberry syrup with brewed tea in a pitcher.
  4. Serve over ice and garnish as desired.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Brewing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: <1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Adjust sweetness based on personal preference; start with less sugar in the syrup. Experiment with various fruits like peaches or raspberries for unique flavor combinations.