Strawberry Iced Tea, a homemade fruity tea that's a real thirst quencher. It is full of freshness from the strawberries.
Everyone loves the combination of the berry syrup mixed with the sweet tea and lemon flavors.
Why you'll love this recipe
- Fruit enhanced iced tea is so refreshing and easy to prepare.
- Fresh fruit and simple syrup makes the best homemade iced tea.
Ingredients
Strawberry simple syrup ingredients
- When picking the strawberries, the brighter the fruit the riper the berry which means juicier.
- Granulated sugar adds sweetness to the syrup.
Iced Tea Ingredients
- We use orange pekoe black tea but any of your favorites can be used.
- The strawberry syrup is in the recipe card below.
Instructions
How to make the strawberry simple syrup
- Place ingredients in a small pot over medium heat and simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally for around 30 minutes or until the strawberries are soft.
- Remove from heat and strain into a container. Set aside to cool down.
Step by step recipe instructions
- Heat the water over medium heat until it’s about to boil. Turn off heat and add the tea bags.
- Steep for 5 minutes and discard the tea bags. Add the sugar and stir to combine.
- Pour the strawberry syrup into a pitcher, add the tea and the remaining 5 cups of water. Finish by pouring the lemon juice and stirring once more.
- Fill with ice and serve immediately.
Equipment
Storage
Keep leftovers in the refrigerator in a pitcher or an air tight container for up to 24 hours.
We do recommend drinking this tasty iced tea within 24 hours after preparing for best results.
Serving Ideas
Strawberry Sweet Tea is so refreshing. It's such a versatile beverage that can be served with both sweet and savory recipes. Add this thirst quencher to your Easter, Mother's Day, and any Brunch menu.
We love this tasty strawberry sweet tea along with a great scrambled egg breakfast.
When I'm lunching, this Southern sweet tea is awesome alongside a Rachel Sandwich or Vegan Burrito Wrap.
A fabulous drink to add to make along with your summer grilling recipes.
Related Recipes
Blueberry Iced Tea is another favorite to make and enjoy.
Lemon Ginger Tea is another recipe that uses green tea and can be hot or cold.
Mint Ginger Lemonade, very refreshing.
Variations
- I used orange pekoe for this recipe but you can also use green tea.
- Decaffeinated tea works well too.
- Raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries can be used in lieu of the strawberries.
- For my low-carb, keto friends - use stevia or monkfruit sweetener instead of sugar
Recipe Notes
Who doesn’t love a great sweet tea? I love to up the flavor game by adding fruit and making a great iced tea concoction.
Everyone loves the combination of the berry syrup mixed with the sweet tea and lemon flavors.
Our Blueberry Iced Tea has always been a popular recipe. So, today is a perfect time to share our Strawberry Sweet Tea.
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Strawberry Iced Tea
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Ingredients
Strawberry Syrup
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced Note 1
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups water
How to make Strawberry Iced Tea
- 1 cup strawberry syrup recipe below
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice
- 5 bags black tea Note 3
- 6 cups water, divided
- ice cubes
- fresh mint and sliced strawberries optional garnish
Instructions
How to make Strawberry Syrup
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the strawberries, sugar, and water.
- Cook, stirring occasionally for around 30 minutes or until the strawberries are soft.
- Remove from heat and strain into a container. Set aside to cool down.
Strawberry Iced Tea
- In a small saucepan, over medium heat, add 2 cups of water.
- Heat the water to a rolling boil.
- Remove from the heat and add the tea bags.
- Let the tea steep for 5 minutes. Then discard the tea bags
- Add the sugar and stir to combine.
- Pour the strawberry syrup into a pitcher, add the tea and the remaining 4 cups of water.
- Pour in the lemon juice and stirring once more.
- Fill glasses with ice and serve.
Notes
- I used orange pekoe for this recipe but you can also use green tea.
- Decaffeinated tea works well too.
- Raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries can be used in lieu of the strawberries.
- For my low-carb, keto friends - use stevia or monk-fruit sweetener instead of sugar
- Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe.
- I’m not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes
- I’m not a registered dietician, I do my best to provide the most accurate nutritional values. Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation. Actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes
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