Description
A refreshing blend of brewed black tea and fresh strawberries, perfect for hot summer days.
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 4 cups of water in a sturdy pot over medium heat until it reaches a rolling boil.
- Remove from heat and add the 4 tea bags. Allow them to steep for about 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags with a slotted spoon or tongs. Then, stir in the 1 cup of sugar until it fully dissolves.
- Add the sliced strawberries to the sweet tea. Let it cool to room temperature.
- Combine with 2 cups of cold water, stirring gently to maintain the harmony of flavors.
- Serve over ice, garnishing with fresh mint leaves if desired.
Notes
For a richer flavor, brew the tea a day in advance and let it chill in the refrigerator. You can also use a cold brew method.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg