Strawberry iced tea is the quintessential Southern drink for Summer. Sweet iced tea gets a fresh new twist in this strawberry sweet tea recipe bursting with juicy berry flavor. This sweet sipper is just what you need to keep cool on a hot summer day. It comes together in a snap, with only 10 minutes of prep time needed.
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Southern strawberry tea combines strawberry syrup, simple syrup, sweet tea and fresh strawberries for an easy strawberry iced tea. A must-try summer drink!
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- 🔄 Substitutions
- 🥣 Helpful Kitchen Tools To Make Strawberry Tea
- 🔪 How to make strawberry iced tea
- ❄️ Storage tips if you have leftover potato casserole
- 🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- 👩🍳 Strawberry Tea Tips
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✨ Here is why you will love this recipe:
This iced strawberry tea wows with its crowd-pleasing flavor, customizable sweetness, simple ingredient list, and cheerful pink color. It's an amazing warm weather treat that satisfies on every level.
- Delicious strawberry flavor -The combination of fresh, ripe strawberry flavor and classic sweet tea is absolute perfection. The strawberries provide a juicy tartness that perfectly balances the sweetness of the tea. This creates an incredibly refreshing and delicious flavor profile.
- The recipe allows you to tweak the sweetness and strawberry flavor to your personal preferences. You can make it as sweet, tart, or strong as you like by adjusting the syrup and sugar ratios. This flexibility makes it easy to customize the tea to your tastes.
- Simple ingredients - All you need is basic pantry staples like tea bags, sugar, and strawberry syrup to whip up a top-notch sweet tea. No fancy equipment or exotic ingredients are required. The simplicity of the ingredient list makes this an accessible and easy recipe for anyone to make at home.
- Color - The vibrant reddish-pink hue of the tea is so pretty and summery looking. It's almost as fun to look at as it is to drink! The Southern sweet tea looks like liquid sunshine in a glass.
🥤 Ingredients needed to make iced sweet tea:
Simple ingredients like black tea, sugar, and ripe, red strawberries are transformed into a pretty pink beverage. One sip of the sweet fruity tea with its floral aromas and you'll be hooked! With just the right balance of tart and sweet, this strawberry tea is sure to become your new go-to summer drink.
Here is a visual overview of the ingredients in the recipe. Scroll down to the recipe at the bottom for quantities.
📝 Ingredient notes about this strawberry tea recipe:
- Cold Water: Helps to cool down the tea and balances the strong flavors of the sweetened tea and strawberry syrup making a refreshing drink.
- Boiling Water: Necessary to brew the tea and dissolve the sugar effectively.
- Strawberry Simple Syrup: The star ingredient that infuses the tea with the irresistible taste of fresh strawberries. You can either make your own homemade strawberry simple or use a store-bought option like Rose's or Torani Strawberry Syrup.
- White Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the tea and enhances the overall flavor profile.
- Regular Black Tea Bags: Use black tea that you enjoy for the best results. Steep them for precisely 5 minutes to avoid any bitterness.
- Strawberry Slices (optional garnish): Adds a beautiful touch to the presentation and an extra burst of strawberry goodness.
- Ice (optional): Perfect for serving the tea chilled on scorching days, ensuring a refreshing summer drink.
🔄 Substitutions
You can adjust the amount of sugar to taste to make it sweeter or less sweet. You can also adjust the amount of strawberry syrup or strawberry puree to amplify the strawberry flavor or tone it down. Other customizations could include using fresh strawberries, adding lemon juice, using different tea varieties like green tea, etc.
🥣 Helpful Kitchen Tools To Make Strawberry Tea
- Medium Mixing Bowl: Used to combine the boiling water and sugar, as well as to mix the strawberry simple syrup with the steeped tea.
- Measuring Cups: Used to accurately measure the cold water, boiling water, white granulated sugar, and strawberry simple syrup.
- Pitcher: Used to serve the Strawberry Sweet Tea. It's where you'll mix the cold water with the tea mixture and, if desired, add ice for chilling.
- Stirring Utensil: You'll need a spoon or other stirring utensil to dissolve the sugar in the boiling water and to mix the strawberry syrup with the steeped tea.
- Strainer: If you prefer to strain the tea mixture before adding it to your serving vessel you can use a fine-mesh strainer to remove any tea leaves or small particles.
- Knife and Cutting Board: If you choose to garnish the glasses with strawberry slices, you'll need a knife and cutting board to slice the strawberries.
🔪 How to make strawberry iced tea
Bursting with vibrant flavors and offering a perfect balance between sweetness and tang, this quick and easy-to-make drink is an absolute must-try for any tea enthusiast or fruit lover.
- Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, pour into a medium mixing bowl along with the ½ cup of white sugar. Stir continuously until the sugar fully dissolves.
- Add the 5 black tea bags to the hot sugar water. Brew tea for exactly 5 minutes, no longer.
- After 5 minutes, remove the tea bags from the water, squeezing them gently to release any excess tea. Discard the used tea bags.
- Next, pour in the strawberry simple syrup, starting with 1 ½ cups. Stir well to combine.
- Add 3 cups of cold water to a pitcher. Pour the hot tea mixture from the bowl into the pitcher as well.
- Stir everything together until fully mixed. Taste and adjust sweetness or strawberry flavor as desired by adding more syrup.
- Allow tea to chill in the refrigerator for at least 5 minutes before serving.
- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice if desired. Pour chilled tea over ice into the glasses.
- Garnish with sliced strawberries if you like and enjoy!
❄️ Storage tips if you have leftover potato casserole
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator after brewing. An airtight pitcher or jar with a lid works best. Properly stored, the tea will keep fresh in the fridge for 3-5 days. If storing for more than 5 days, consider freezing some of the tea in ice cube trays for easy use later.
For maximum flavor, try to avoid storing the tea with the strawberries mixed in. Store the sliced strawberries separately and add them to individual servings.
You can also store the sweet tea concentrate and strawberry syrup separately, then mix them together with water as needed.
Make sure to label the tea with the brew date so you know how long it has been stored.
Give the tea a quick stir before serving to redistribute the flavors if it has been sitting. Don't leave the tea at room temperature for more than 2 hours or it can spoil.
If the tea starts to smell odd or taste unpleasant, it's best to discard and brew a fresh batch.
For long term storage, freeze the tea in reusable ice cubes or muffin tins. Thaw as needed.
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
The Strawberry Sweet Tea pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes, making it an excellent choice for a refreshing meal accompaniment. Here are some pairing suggestions:
- Light Salads: Opt for crisp and refreshing salads, such as a Strawberry Spinach Salad or a Citrus Avocado Salad, to complement the sweetness of the tea.
- Grilled Delights: Serve the Strawberry Sweet Tea alongside grilled chicken, shrimp skewers, or vegetable kebabs for a delightful balance of flavors.
- Summer Fruits: Enjoy the tea with a platter of fresh, seasonal fruits like watermelon, berries, and peaches to enhance the summery experience.
- Desserts: Conclude your meal with desserts that complement the tea's fruity notes, such as strawberry shortcake, lemon bars, or fruit tarts.
👩🍳 Strawberry Tea Tips
- To enjoy the best taste, make sure the tea is properly chilled or iced before serving.
- Take a moment to taste the tea before adding ice, adjusting the amount of strawberry syrup and sugar to your liking.
- Avoid steeping the tea bags for more than 5 minutes to prevent the tea from becoming bitter.
- Choose a strawberry simple syrup that complements the tea's flavor. If using a store-bought syrup, start with a smaller amount and adjust to taste.
- Add the sugar to the boiling water when it's hottest to ensure complete dissolution.
- While Lipton is a popular choice for tea bags, feel free to experiment with different brands to find your preferred strength.
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Ingredients
- 3 Cups Water (Cold)
- 2 Cups Water (Boiling)
- 1 ½ Cups Strawberry Simple Syrup
- ½ Cup sugar
- 5 Black Tea Bags
- Strawberries (sliced, optional garnish)
- Ice (optional)
Instructions
- Place the 2 Cups Water and ½ Cup sugar in a medium mixing bowl.2 Cups Water, ½ Cup sugar
- Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove the 5 Black Tea Bags from their wrappers and remove the string, gently.5 Black Tea Bags
- Place all 5 tea bags in the boiling water. Allow to steep for 5 minutes.
- Carefully, squeeze the water out of the tea bags and discard them.
- Add the 1 ½ Cups Strawberry Simple Syrup to the bowl and stir well.1 ½ Cups Strawberry Simple Syrup
- Add the 3 Cups Water to a pitcher and follow it with the bowl of tea mixture. Stir well.3 Cups Water
- Add Ice to both the pitcher and your glasses, if desired, and pour the tea into the glasses.Ice
- Garnish each glass with a Strawberries, if you like, and enjoy!Strawberries
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