Strawberry Iced Tea
Strawberry Iced tea is the perfect summer drink that is cool and refreshing as it is bursting with delicious strawberry flavor as it transforms Sweet tea that we all love into a tantalizing drink that makes our taste buds dance.
Strawberry Iced Tea
I am always looking for cool refreshing drinks to enjoy during the summer months and I have to say between this Strawberry Iced tea and our blackberry lemonade I am in drink heaven!
You will fall in love with this Strawberry Iced tea for so many reasons!
- Easy to make.
- You can make a big batch of it to enjoy all day/ week long.
- Perfect to have on hand for an unexpected guest to stop by and enjoy with you.
- Refreshing.
- Full of delicious flavors that you will love.
Ingredients:
- 3 Cups Cold Water
- 2 Cups Boiling Water
- 1 ½ Cups Strawberry Simple Syrup
- ½ Cup White Granulated Sugar
- 5 Regular Black Tea Bags
- Strawberry Slices (optional garnish)
- Ice (optional)
How to Make Strawberry Iced Tea
- Place the boiling water and sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
- Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove the tea bags from their wrappers and remove the string, gently.
- 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 strawberry syrup to the bowl and stir well.
- Add the cold water to a pitcher and follow it with the bowl of tea mixture. Stir well.
- Add ice to both the pitcher and your glasses, if desired, and pour the tea into the glasses.
- Garnish each glass with a strawberry slice, if you like, and enjoy!
Tips Tricks and FAQs
- Taste your strawberry iced tea once it is made to ensure it has the level of strawberry flavor and sugar that you enjoy.
- Be sure to not let the tea bags steep for more than 5 minutes. Leaving them in longer can result in a bitter tea.
- When making strawberry simple syrup, you can use strawberry syrup instead. You will find this in the mixed drink aisle at the grocery store. Rose’s Simple Syrup and Torani Strawberry Syrup are both great options. If you go this route add a ⅓ at a time to the tea because simple syrups all have different levels of intensity of flavors.
- It is best to dissolve the sugar in the water when it is the hottest. If you add the sugar when the water cools, you will find that it will not dissolve all the way.
- You can use any brand of iced tea, but Lipton is my favorite. You will find that the strength of the teas differs by brand.
Storage
You will want to store your iced tea in the fridge in a pitcher. This will keep for up to 1 week.
Can I make this ahead of time?
You will definitely want to make your Strawberry Iced tea ahead of time or at least ice it down prior to serving to ensure it is not warm.
Strawberry Iced Tea
Strawberry Iced tea is the perfect summer drink that is cool and refreshing as it is bursting with delicious strawberry flavor as it transforms Sweet tea that we all love into a tantalizing drink that makes our taste buds dance.
Ingredients
- 3 Cups Cold Water
- 2 Cups Boiling Water
- 1 ½ Cups Strawberry Simple Syrup
- ½ Cup White Granulated Sugar
- 5 Regular Black Tea Bags
- Strawberry Slices (optional garnish)
- Ice (optional)
Instructions
- Place the boiling water and sugar in a medium mixing bowl.
- Stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Remove the tea bags from their wrappers and remove the string, gently.
- 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 strawberry syrup to the bowl and stir well.
- Add the cold water to a pitcher and follow it with the bowl of tea mixture. Stir well.
- Add ice to both the pitcher and your glasses, if desired, and pour the tea into the glasses.
- Garnish each glass with a strawberry slice, if you like, and enjoy!
Notes
Yields: About 52 Ounces
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 181Total Fat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 9mgCarbohydrates: 47gFiber: 1gSugar: 44gProtein: 0g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
