Description
Fresh Strawberry Iced Tea is a refreshing and naturally sweet summer drink made with brewed black tea, ripe strawberries, and honey. This homemade fruit-infused tea is light, vibrant, and free from refined sugar, making it perfect for barbecues, picnics, or everyday cooling refreshment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 3 black tea bags
- 4 cups fresh ripe strawberries, hulled
- 1/4 cup honey (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes, for serving
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Extra sliced strawberries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add the black tea bags, and steep for 3–5 minutes. Remove tea bags and allow the tea to cool completely.
- Wash, hull, and slice the fresh strawberries.
- Add the strawberries and honey to a blender. Blend until smooth to create a strawberry puree.
- Strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove seeds and pulp for a smoother texture (optional).
- Fill a glass with ice cubes. Add about 1/4 cup of strawberry puree to the glass.
- Pour 1/2 to 1 cup of cooled brewed tea over the puree and stir well to combine.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves and sliced strawberries if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- Use very ripe strawberries for the sweetest and most flavorful iced tea.
- Adjust honey based on the natural sweetness of the berries.
- For a lower-calorie option, substitute honey with monk fruit sweetener.
- Straining the puree creates a smoother drink but can be skipped for added fiber.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days and stir before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending and Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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