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Strawberry Iced Tea

Published: Jun 2, 2023 by Eileen xo

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A pinterest pin with text overlay of strawberry iced tea in a glass on a wooden board.
Two photos of strawberry sweet tea, 1st photo overhead view of a glass of tea with strawberries and ice cubes. The bottom photo is a sideview of the iced tea in a clear glass with ice cubes and strawberries.

Enjoy a refreshing Strawberry Iced Tea! A homemade fruity tea that's a real thirst quencher. It is full of ripe, juicy strawberries combined with sweet tea. A really fantastic treat.

Two glasses filled with ice cubes, sliced strawberries, and strawberry sweet tea.
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  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Variations
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  • Similar recipes
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❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

  • This is the perfect drink and its fruit-enhanced iced tea is so refreshing and easy to prepare.
  • Store-made iced teas are loaded with preservatives. This iced tea is loaded with fresh fruit and tea
  • 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.

Ingredients

strawberries, sugar, and water- the ingredients to make sugar syrup.

Strawberry simple syrup ingredients

  • Strawberries, juicy ripe strawberries, or frozen strawberries.
  • Water, tap water is fine.
  • Granulated white sugar, feel free to use a keto-friendly sugar substitute if you follow a low-carb diet.
A green saucepan with tea bags and water in it.

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  • Strawberry Simple Syrup (recipe below)
  • Tea, black tea, or green tea are two choices.
  • White sugar or your favorite sweetener.
  • Water
  • Lemon Juice
  • Ice cube

Equipment

  • Whisk
  • 7" small saucepan
  • Glass Measuring Cups
  • Colander

Instructions

This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

How to make strawberry simple syrup

  1. Place ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat and simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally for around 30 minutes or until the strawberries are soft.
  2. Remove from heat and strain into a container. Set aside to cool down.
Strawberries being cooked to make an iced tea with strawberries.
A glass pitcher with strawberry syrup to make strawberry black tea.

Additional steps with a pictorial collage to make strawberry iced tea.
  1. Add water to a medium saucepan, over medium heat, let it heat until it’s about to boil. Turn off the heat and add the tea bags.
  2. Steep for 5 minutes and discard the tea bags. Add the sugar and stir to combine.
  3. Pour the strawberry syrup into a pitcher, add the tea and the remaining 5 cups of water. Add the lemon juice to the tea mixture. Stir to combine ingredients.
  4. Fill with ice and serve immediately.

Storage

Keep leftover iced tea in the refrigerator in a pitcher or an airtight container for up to 24 hours.

Expert Tips

  • When picking the strawberries, the brighter the fruit the riper the strawberry.
  • The best way to store strawberries is to place them unwashed in glass containers or mason jars in the refrigerator. The strawberries stay fresh a very long time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of tea do you use to make iced tea?

Green tea and natural black tea are two favorites. However, any of your favorites can work. Also, decaffeinated tea can be used as well.

Is there caffeine in this tea?

It will depend on what tea you decide to use to make the iced tea. If you want decaffeinated iced tea, use decaffeinated tea.

Can this be enjoyed as a hot tea?

Absolutely. This can be enjoyed either as a hot or cold beverage.

Do I have to use the homemade simple syrup?

If you have a premade strawberry simple syrup, feel free to use it in lieu of our homemade version below.

Two gasses filled with fresh tea and strawberries to make strawberry iced tea.

Variations

  • Green tea and black tea are two favorites but any of your favorite teas can be used.
  • Decaffeinated tea works well to make this strawberry tea recipe.
  • Raspberries, blackberries, or blueberries can be used in lieu of strawberries.
  • For my low-carb, keto friends - use stevia or monk fruit sweetener instead of sugar
  • Add some mint leaves for a nice flavor.

Serving Suggestions

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.

Delicious breakfast Enchilada Casserole would be fabulous along with this refreshing cold tea.

We love this tasty strawberry sweet tea along with a great scrambled egg breakfast.

Air Fryer Bagels would be perfect alongside this refreshing sweet tea.

When I'm lunching, this Southern sweet tea is awesome alongside a Rachel Sandwich or Vegan Burrito Wrap.

Having brunch, pair this tea with our tasty Ham Salad and Bacon Ranch Potato Salad, all delicious.

Pea Salad with Bacon would be a nice side dish along with this sweet tea.

A fabulous drink to add to make along with your summer grilling recipes.

Similar 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 is made with fresh ginger and lemons for a refreshing summer drink.

An overhead view of two glasses of strawberry iced tea with ice cubes and strawberries.

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Two glasses of strawberry iced tea, ice, and sliced strawberries sitting on a wooden tray.

Strawberry Iced Tea

Enjoy homemade Strawberry Sweet Tea is an easy and refreshing cold beverage that will quench your thirst. Fresh strawberries, lemon juice, and tea create a thirst-quenching drink for everyone.
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Course: Beverage, Breakfast/Snack, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: iced tea with strawberries, strawberry iced tea, strawberry tea
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
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Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 136kcal
Author: Eileen Kelly

Equipment Needed:

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  • Whisk
  • 7" small saucepan
  • Liquid Measuring Cup
  • Colander

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

  • Be sure to check Expert Tips and FAQs above with important tips and questions that can help make a delicious recipe. 
 
Note 1: Sliced strawberries will release more juice for flavor into the water.
Note 2: The deeper the color of the strawberry, the riper the strawberry. 
Note 3: Any Green tea or decaffeinated tea can be also be used.  
Storage:
The strawberry syrup can be made ahead of time. Keep in an airtight covered container or mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 
Keep the iced tea in the fridge in a large pitcher. We recommend drinking this tea within 24 hours for best flavor and freshness. 
  • 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

 

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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