Description
A refreshing Southern beverage that blends sweet strawberries with crisp black tea, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 tea bags (black tea or sweet tea)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 2 cups cold water
- Ice
- Fresh mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a sturdy pot until a rolling boil is reached.
- Remove the pot from heat and add the tea bags, steeping for about 5 minutes.
- Carefully remove the tea bags using a slotted spoon or tongs, and stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.
- Add the sliced strawberries and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
- Pour in the cold water, gently stirring to combine.
- Serve over ice, garnishing with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
For a stronger flavor, let the tea sit overnight in the refrigerator. Substitute sugar with honey or agave for a different sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewed
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet tea, strawberry tea, southern drink, refreshing beverage, summer tea