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Strawberry Sweet Tea

Light, fruity, and refreshing, Strawberry Sweet Tea is a perfect summer drink that combines bright strawberry flavor with classic iced tea.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 bags black tea Use your favorite black tea.
Fruit & Sweetener
  • 1 cup strawberries, sliced Fresh strawberries are best.
  • 1/2 cup sugar Adjust to taste.
To Serve
  • Ice cubes Use as needed.
  • Fresh strawberries and mint for garnish Optional, for a pretty presentation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for about 5 minutes.
  3. While the tea is steeping, combine sliced strawberries and sugar in a bowl and mash slightly with a fork or muddler to release juices.
  4. Remove the tea bags and stir in the mashed strawberry and sugar mixture until well blended.
  5. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
Serving
  1. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh strawberries and mint if desired.

Notes

Taste and adjust the sugar while mashing the berries. Store in a sealed pitcher in the fridge for up to 4 days for best flavor.