Description
Cool down with a refreshing glass of Southern Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea. This fruity twist on classic sweet tea is perfect for hot summer days or anytime you need a sweet, chilled beverage.
Ingredients
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Tea:
- 4–5 family-size tea bags (Luzianne recommended)
- 6 cups water, divided
Strawberry Juice:
- 4 cups ripe strawberries, hulled
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Garnish (Optional):
- Frozen or fresh strawberries
- Mint leaves
Instructions
- Boil Water: In a small pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil or use the microwave.
- Steep Tea: Remove from heat, add tea bags, and let steep for 10 minutes; discard bags.
- Prepare Strawberry Juice: Dice strawberries, puree in a processor, strain, and reserve the juice.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large pitcher, combine tea, strawberry juice, and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves.
- Add Water: Mix in 4 cups of cold water.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate until cold, serve over ice, and garnish with strawberries or mint.
Notes
- Adjust sugar to taste based on strawberry sweetness.
- For a stronger tea flavor, steep tea bags longer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass (approx. 8 oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
