Description
Indulge in this vibrant Strawberry Sweet Tea, blending the sweetness of fresh strawberries with robust black tea. The perfect thirst-quencher for warm days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
- 4 cups water
- 3 black tea bags
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Brew the Tea: Boil 4 cups of water in a pot. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Strawberries: In a bowl, combine the quartered strawberries with 1/2 cup of sugar. Allow them to sit for about 10 minutes to release their juices.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove the tea bags and pour the warm tea over the sweetened strawberries. Gently mix to combine.
- Add Lemon Juice: Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
- Chill: Let the mixture cool at room temperature, then transfer to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Serve: Pour over ice in glasses and garnish with additional strawberry slices or lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, consider adding mint leaves or experimenting with different types of tea like green or herbal. - Adjust the sweetness level based on your preference by tasting as you go.