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Fresh Strawberry Iced Tea

This refreshing strawberry iced tea combines the robust flavor of black tea with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries, creating the perfect summer beverage. Made with real strawberry puree and a hint of lemon, this homemade iced tea is both vibrant and delicious. The beautiful pink color and fresh fruit flavors make it an ideal drink for hot days, backyard gatherings, or any time you want a cool, refreshing treat. Unlike store-bought versions, this recipe uses natural ingredients and allows you to control the sweetness level to your preference.

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JUE

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Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Flavor Infusion:
Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.
Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Flavor Infusion:
Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.
Base Preparation:
Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.
Baking Tips
Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor - frozen strawberries can also work if fresh aren't available
Steep the tea longer (5-7 minutes) since it will be diluted with ice and fruit puree
Make simple syrup separately if you prefer: combine equal parts sugar and water, heat until dissolved
For a stronger strawberry flavor, muddle a few fresh strawberries directly in the serving glasses
Adjust sweetness gradually - you can always add more but can't take it away
The tea can be made 1-2 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator
For a smoother texture, blend the strawberry mixture and strain it through a fine-mesh sieve
Green tea or white tea can be substituted for a lighter flavor profile
Add sparkling water for a fizzy version just before serving
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Fresh Strawberry Iced Tea

This refreshing strawberry iced tea combines the robust flavor of black tea with the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries, creating the perfect summer beverage. Made with real strawberry puree and a hint of lemon, this homemade iced tea is both vibrant and delicious. The beautiful pink color and fresh fruit flavors make it an ideal drink for hot days, backyard gatherings, or any time you want a cool, refreshing treat. Unlike store-bought versions, this recipe uses natural ingredients and allows you to control the sweetness level to your preference.

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Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Total Time
25 Minutes
Chef
JUE
Category
Beverage
Difficulty
Easy
Cuisine
American
Yield
6 servings
Dietary
Vegan (if using agave), Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
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Ingredients

Custard Cream
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For the Tea Base:
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8 cups water, divided
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6 black tea bags (or 6 teaspoons loose leaf black tea)
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1/4 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
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2 tablespoons honey (optional, for additional sweetness)
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For the Strawberry Puree:
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2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and quartered
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2 tablespoons granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
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1 tablespoon water
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For Serving:
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Ice cubes
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Fresh strawberry slices
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Fresh mint leaves
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Lemon slices or wedges
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Additional sweetener if desired

Instructions

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Make the strawberry puree: In a small saucepan, combine quartered strawberries, 2 tablespoons sugar, lemon juice, and 1 tablespoon water. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until strawberries break down and become syrupy.
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Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Using a fine-mesh strainer, strain the mixture into a bowl, pressing the solids to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp or save for another use. Set the strawberry syrup aside.
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Prepare the tea: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a large pot or kettle.
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Remove from heat and add tea bags or loose tea. Steep for 5-7 minutes for a strong tea base that won't be diluted when mixed with ice and strawberry puree.
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Remove tea bags or strain out loose tea leaves. While the tea is still hot, stir in 1/4 cup sugar and honey (if using) until completely dissolved.
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Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water to the hot tea to cool it down quickly.
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Stir in the prepared strawberry syrup, mixing well to combine. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
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Refrigerate the tea for at least 2 hours or until completely chilled.
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To serve: Fill glasses with ice cubes. Pour the strawberry iced tea over ice, leaving room at the top.
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Garnish each glass with fresh strawberry slices, mint leaves, and a lemon wedge. Serve with straws and additional sweetener on the side if desired.