Strawberry Iced Tea
A refreshing summer drink made with fresh strawberries, brewed tea, and a splash of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of fresh strawberries, sliced
- 1/2 cup of sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup of lemon juice
- 4 cups of brewed tea (black or green)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Brew your tea according to the package instructions, steeping for 3-5 minutes.
- Sweeten the sliced strawberries with sugar and let them macerate for 10-15 minutes.
- Combine the brewed tea, lemon juice, and macerated strawberries in a pitcher.
- Serve the mixture over ice cubes, garnishing with additional strawberry slices and mint leaves.
Notes
For a unique twist, mix in other berries or add a splash of club soda for a fizzy version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry, iced tea, summer drink, refreshing beverage