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Strawberry Sweet Tea

A refreshing blend of sweet tea infused with fresh strawberries, perfect for warm days.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Tea Base
  • 4 cups water for brewing tea
  • 4 bags black tea or 4 teaspoons of loose black tea
  • 1 cup granulated sugar adjust to taste
Strawberry Mixture
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries sliced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Serving
  • 4 cups ice for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Tea
  1. In a saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
  2. Remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Steep for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Remove tea bags and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Let cool.
Prepare the Strawberry Mixture
  1. In a bowl, combine sliced strawberries and lemon juice. Mash slightly to release juices.
Combine and Serve
  1. In a pitcher, combine the cooled tea and strawberry mixture. Stir well.
  2. Serve over ice in glasses.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 28gVitamin C: 25mg

Notes

For a stronger strawberry flavor, let the mixture sit for a few hours before serving.

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