Description
Strawberry Sweet Tea is the ultimate summer refreshment—sweet, fruity, and deeply nostalgic. With ripe strawberries, classic black tea, and just the right touch of sugar, this iced drink blends Southern tradition with a burst of berry flavor. It’s simple to make, stunning to serve, and guaranteed to cool you off in the most delicious way.
Ingredients
2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water (for syrup)
4 cups water (for tea)
4 black tea bags
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (optional)
Ice cubes (for serving)
Fresh strawberry slices (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup water. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes until strawberries break down.
2. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing to extract juice. Let the syrup cool completely.
3. Meanwhile, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add tea bags and steep for 5–7 minutes. Remove tea bags and let cool slightly.
4. In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea and strawberry syrup. Add lemon juice if using. Stir well.
5. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
6. Serve over ice and garnish with fresh strawberry slices.
Notes
Use fully ripe strawberries for the sweetest and most flavorful result.
Don’t over-steep the tea—5 to 7 minutes is enough to keep it from turning bitter.
Strain the syrup thoroughly for a clean, smooth finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Boiling and Steeping
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet tea, strawberry tea, summer drinks, iced tea