Description
A refreshing blend of brewed black tea and homemade strawberry syrup, this strawberry sweet tea is the ultimate summer drink. Perfect for quick breakfast pairings, healthy snacks, and easy dinner ideas, it’s a fruity twist on a Southern classic that works for picnics, brunch, and afternoon treats. Sweet, vibrant, and irresistibly cold, this easy recipe brings together seasonal strawberries and chilled tea for a drink that feels like sunshine in a glass.
Ingredients
6 cups water
4 black tea bags
2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water (for syrup)
Ice cubes as needed
Lemon slices optional for garnish
Instructions
1. Bring 6 cups of water to a gentle boil and pour over black tea bags in a heat-safe pitcher or pot. Steep for 5–7 minutes, then remove tea bags.
2. While tea steeps, combine strawberries, 1 cup sugar, and 1 cup water in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until berries break down.
3. Strain the strawberry syrup through a fine mesh sieve, pressing to extract juice. Discard solids.
4. Stir the strawberry syrup into warm tea until fully combined.
5. Let tea cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
6. Serve over ice with optional lemon slices.
Notes
Choose ripe strawberries for maximum sweetness and flavor.
Cool the tea before refrigerating to keep it clear and fresh-looking.
Adjust sugar levels to match your sweetness preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 oz
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: strawberry sweet tea, summer drink, iced tea, fruit tea, easy recipe, picnic drink