I started making strawberry sweet iced tea because regular iced tea started feeling a little boring after a while, especially during really hot days. I had strawberries sitting in the fridge that needed to be used, so I cooked them down into a quick syrup and mixed it into tea. After one glass, I already knew this was going to become a repeat recipe.
The strawberries make the tea taste fresh and slightly fruity without overpowering the actual tea flavor, which I really like. It’s sweet, cold, refreshing, and honestly disappears way too fast every time I make it. If you already enjoy recipes like Strawberry Lemonade, Apple plum juice, or Papaya and Carrot juice, this strawberry sweet iced tea fits perfectly into that homemade drink rotation.
Why You Will Love This Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea
What I love most about this iced tea is that it tastes way fresher than bottled sweet tea. The homemade strawberry syrup gives it real fruit flavor instead of that fake candy taste some drinks have.
It’s also really easy to adjust depending on how sweet you want it. Some days I make it sweeter and other times I keep it lighter when it’s really hot outside.
Another thing I like is how pretty it looks once poured over ice with fresh strawberry slices. It feels slightly fancy without actually requiring much effort.
You can also make a big batch ahead of time and keep it in the fridge for a few days, which honestly makes life easier.
What You Will Need For Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea
A medium saucepan works best for making the strawberry syrup without it boiling over too quickly.
You’ll also need a large pitcher for mixing and chilling the tea properly.
A fine mesh strainer helps remove the strawberry pieces if you want smoother tea.
If you like really cold drinks, extra ice and chilled glasses make a huge difference here.
Ingredients Needed
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1½ cups strawberries, sliced
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Ice cubes for serving
- Fresh strawberries and lemon slices for garnish
How To Make It
Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let the tea steep for about 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags and let the tea cool slightly.
In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and the remaining 2 cups of water.
Cook over medium heat for several minutes until the strawberries soften and the sugar dissolves completely.
Lightly mash the strawberries while cooking to release more flavor.
Strain the strawberry mixture into a pitcher to remove the fruit pieces if desired.
Pour the brewed tea into the pitcher and stir everything together.
Chill in the fridge until cold.
Serve over ice with fresh strawberry slices and lemon slices.
I usually make extra because people always end up going back for another glass. This iced tea also goes really well with Nutella Banana Crepes, Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes, or even Strawberry Lemonade Cake if you’re putting together brunch or snacks.
Tips For Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea
Fresh strawberries give the best flavor here, especially when they’re really ripe.
If you want stronger tea flavor, let the tea steep a little longer before removing the tea bags.
Taste the tea after chilling because cold drinks sometimes need slightly more sweetness.
You can blend the cooked strawberries into the tea instead of straining them if you want stronger strawberry flavor.
Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea
Description
I had strawberries sitting in the fridge that needed to be used, so I cooked them down into a quick syrup and mixed it into tea. After one glass, I already knew this was going to become a repeat recipe.
The strawberries make the tea taste fresh and slightly fruity without overpowering the actual tea flavor, which I really like.
Ingredients
Instructions
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Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
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Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let the tea steep for about 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags and let the tea cool slightly.
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In a saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, lemon juice, and the remaining 2 cups of water.
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Cook over medium heat for several minutes until the strawberries soften and the sugar dissolves completely.
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Lightly mash the strawberries while cooking to release more flavor.
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Strain the strawberry mixture into a pitcher to remove the fruit pieces if desired.
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Pour the brewed tea into the pitcher and stir everything together.
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Chill in the fridge until cold.
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Serve over ice with fresh strawberry slices and lemon slices.
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I usually make extra because people always end up going back for another glass. This iced tea also goes really well with Nutella Banana Crepes, Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes, or even Strawberry Lemonade Cake if you’re putting together brunch or snacks.
