Southern Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea
Quench your thirst with the delightful Southern Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea, a refreshing beverage perfect for summer days and gatherings. This easy-to-make recipe combines the natural sweetness of ripe strawberries with the smoothness of brewed tea, delivering a vibrant flavor that everyone will love. Ideal for barbecues, picnics, or simply sipping at home, this fruity iced tea can be garnished with fresh berries and mint for an elegant presentation. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a delicious drink ready to serve in no time. Enjoy every sip and make your warm days even more enjoyable!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Cooling
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4–6 tea bags
- 1 cup mixed strawberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar (to taste)
- 8 cups water (divided)
- Fresh berries and mint for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Prepare strawberries by washing and slicing them.
- Puree the sliced strawberries in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- In a medium saucepan, boil 2 cups of water; remove from heat and steep tea bags for 15-20 minutes.
- In another saucepan, combine strawberry puree, sugar, and 1 cup water; simmer until syrup forms.
- Strain the syrup through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp.
- Remove tea bags from steeped tea, combine with strawberry syrup in a pitcher.
- Add remaining 6 cups of cold water and stir well.
- Chill in the refrigerator until completely cold.
- Serve over ice, garnished with fresh berries and mint.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg