Description
This refreshing *Strawberry Sweet Tea* recipe combines fresh strawberry syrup with classic black tea for the ultimate Southern iced beverage. It’s perfect for summer parties, porch sipping, or backyard barbecues. Make it ahead, store easily, and enjoy a fruity twist on traditional sweet tea. Keywords: strawberry sweet tea, summer iced tea, fruit tea, southern tea recipe, homemade strawberry tea.
Ingredients
2 cups fresh strawberries
1 cup granulated sugar
6 cups water
4 black tea bags
1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Ice to serve
Instructions
1. Hull and slice strawberries, then add to a saucepan with 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar.
2. Simmer over medium heat until strawberries soften and liquid slightly thickens, about 10 minutes.
3. Strain the syrup using a fine mesh sieve, pressing gently to extract flavor. Let it cool.
4. Boil 4 cups of water, steep tea bags for 5–10 minutes depending on strength preference. Let it cool.
5. In a large pitcher, mix the strawberry syrup and brewed tea.
6. Stir well, taste, and add lemon juice if desired. Adjust sweetness if needed.
7. Refrigerate until cold.
8. Serve in glasses filled with ice, garnished with lemon or strawberry slices.
Notes
Make the strawberry syrup ahead and store for up to a week.
Use green tea or herbal tea if you want a caffeine-free version.
Adjust sugar or lemon juice to your personal taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop and steeping
- Cuisine: American Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg