Description
Indulge in the refreshing and sweet flavors of the South with this Southern Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea recipe. Perfect for a hot summer day or a relaxing afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tea:
- 8 cups water (divided)
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda (optional, for smoothness)
For the Strawberry Syrup:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (hulled and sliced)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
For Garnish:
- Ice cubes
- Fresh strawberries and lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tea: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Steep tea bags in the hot water for 5–7 minutes. Remove tea bags and stir in baking soda if desired.
- Make the Strawberry Syrup: In a separate saucepan, cook sliced strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup of water until soft. Strain the syrup into a pitcher.
- Combine: Mix the tea and syrup together in the pitcher. Add remaining cold water. Chill.
- Serve: Pour over ice and garnish with strawberries or lemon slices if desired.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by varying sugar amount.
- For more intense strawberry flavor, blend the syrup before straining.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
