Description
Quench your thirst this summer with a delicious Strawberry Citrus Iced Tea. This vibrant beverage combines juicy strawberries and zesty citrus for a refreshing drink that’s perfect for any gathering. With its bright colors and fruity flavors, it’s an ideal accompaniment to picnics, barbecues, or simply lounging in the sun. Enjoy it as is or elevate it with a splash of your favorite spirit for a fun twist!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 1 orange (juiced)
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar
- 1 cup fresh strawberries (sliced)
- 2 cups cold water
- Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil 4 cups of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Once boiling, remove from heat and steep 4 black tea bags for about 5 minutes.
- Juice the lemons and orange into a bowl, straining out seeds and pulp.
- Remove tea bags and stir in honey or sugar until dissolved.
- Add sliced strawberries to the sweetened tea mixture, allowing them to infuse while cooling.
- In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea mixture with 2 cups of cold water and stir in citrus juice.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves and extra citrus slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg