Description
Beat the summer heat with this delightful Strawberry Citrus Iced Tea! Bursting with the sweetness of fresh strawberries and the tangy zest of citrus, this invigorating drink is perfect for picnics, BBQs, or simply lounging at home. With its vibrant colors and refreshing taste, every sip will take you back to sun-drenched days filled with joy and laughter. Easy to make and customizable, this iced tea is sure to be your new favorite summer beverage.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (quartered)
- 1/2 cup citrus juice (mix of lemon and orange)
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/4 cup honey or agave syrup (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and quarter the strawberries; roll citrus fruits on a counter before juicing.
- Boil water in a saucepan, then steep tea bags for 5 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and stir in sweetener while warm. Add squeezed citrus juice.
- In a pitcher, combine brewed tea with sliced strawberries and stir gently.
- Fill half of the pitcher with ice cubes and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Serve over fresh ice and garnish with extra fruit slices or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Beveraging
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For a unique twist, substitute black tea with green tea or add fresh mint leaves. Chill glasses beforehand for an extra refreshing touch. Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sweetener as desired.