Description
A vibrant, fruit-forward iced tea made with ripe strawberries, black tea, and lemon peel. This recipe balances tart fruit, tannic tea, and citrusy brightness for a thirst-quenching summer classic. Serve chilled with fresh mint for an aromatic finish.
Ingredients
4 black tea bags
1 1/2 cups ripe strawberries, hulled
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 cups cold water
1 lemon, zest finely grated
Ice cubes
Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
Instructions
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a saucepan
Add tea bags and strawberries; steep for 3 minutes
Remove tea bags but leave strawberries in the pot
Add lemon zest and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves
Chill the mixture completely in the refrigerator
Add cold water and stir
Serve over ice cubes and garnish with mint leaves
Notes
Use fully ripe strawberries for maximum flavor extraction
Adjust sugar to taste based on strawberry sweetness
Strain out strawberry bits if desired
Store in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: American fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 8-oz glass
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg