Summer just got delicious and refreshing with a pitcher of homemade Strawberry Sweet Tea. Made with a strawberry simple syrup, this iced tea is bursting with fresh strawberry flavor.
Sweet tea and southern hospitality go hand in hand.
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Strawberry Sweet Tea
A pitcher of Strawberry Sweet Tea on the table is a sure sign that hot summer days have arrived.
So if you're looking for a refreshing and tasty drink to enjoy during the warmer months, homemade Strawberry Sweet Tea is a perfect choice.
This recipe is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients.
A simple syrup made with fresh strawberries infuses this homemade tea its fruity flavor and pretty color.
I like to keep a mason jar of simple syrup in my fridge during the summer making it easy to put this sweet tea recipe together in literally minutes.
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Of course, if you don’t have time to make a homemade simple syrup there are several bottled simple syrups that you can purchase and use instead.
I always add fresh strawberries to the sweet tea and sometimes I’ll also add lemon slices and sprigs of fresh mint, making every sip so refreshing.
Frozen strawberries make a good substitute for ice cubes because they will chill the sweet tea without diluting it. And they’ll look so pretty too!
This easy tea recipe will cool you off and also satisfy your sweet tooth with its sweet notes.
Homemade strawberry sweet tea is a delicious and refreshing drink that's perfect for any occasion.
Whether you're relaxing on the porch or hosting a summer cookout, this Strawberry Sweet Tea recipe is sure to be a hit.
So go ahead and fill a tall glass with this homemade strawberry tea recipe and let your taste buds savor the moment.
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How to make strawberry tea
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- In a large measuring cup, combine boiling water and sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and squeeze any liquid from them back into the tea mixture, then discard the tea bags.
- Stir in the strawberry syrup.
- Add ice to a pitcher, then add the cold water, tea mixture and strawberry slices.
- Pour into glasses over additional ice and garnish with fresh mint, if desired.
Swirls of Flavor Pro Tips
- Don’t steep the tea bags longer than 5 minutes or the tea will tend to become bitter
- Add fresh berries, such as raspberries or blackberries to the pitcher of iced tea
- You can easily double this recipe to serve a crowd
- Garnish with mint leaves
Substitutions
- Don’t have homemade strawberry simple syrup on hand? You can substitute a store bought strawberry syrup.
- Use frozen strawberries instead of ice cubes to chill the sweet tea. Frozen strawberries won’t dilute the tea like ice cubes will.
- Make this recipe with decaf tea bags in place of the tea bags
- I used black tea teabags but you can substitute green tea teabags if you prefer strawberry green tea, which will be a milder iced tea
Strawberry recipes
Equipment
Ingredients
Ingredients for iced strawberry tea:
- water
- strawberry simple syrup
- granulated sugar
- tea bags
- strawberry slices
- ice
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Strawberry Sweet Tea
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Ingredients
- 2 cups boiling water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups Strawberry Simple Syrup
- 6 tea bags
- ice
- 2 cups cold water
- strawberry slices
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Instructions
- In a large measuring cup, combine boiling water and sugar and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the tea bags and steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and squeeze any liquid from them back into the tea mixture, then discard the tea bags.
- Stir in the strawberry syrup.
- Add ice to a pitcher, then add the cold water, tea mixture and strawberry slices.
- Pour into glasses over additional ice and garnish with fresh mint, if desired.
Notes
- Don’t steep the tea bags longer than 5 minutes or the tea will tend to become bitter
- Add fresh berries, such as raspberries or blackberries to the pitcher of iced tea
- You can easily double this recipe to serve a crowd
- Garnish with mint leaves
An awesome drink for this Summer season! It looks amazingly delicious and very tasty! The added strawberry will boost its flavor and taste! A mouth-watering one that everyone will gonna love!
This tea was super refreshing! A great tea to make for summer! Thanks for the recipe share!
This is one of the most delicious and refreshing drinks to make.
I really love it!
Such a refreshing drink. So happy to hear that you loved it!