Description
Strawberry citrus iced tea is a refreshing summer beverage that combines the sweet taste of ripe strawberries with zesty citrus notes. Perfect for gatherings or a relaxing afternoon, this vibrant drink is both easy to make and delightful to sip. Whether you’re lounging by the pool or hosting a barbecue, this iced tea will be the star of the show, captivating your taste buds with every gulp.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, quartered
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 orange, juiced
- 4 cups water
- 3–4 black tea bags (high-quality)
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar (to taste)
- A handful of fresh mint leaves
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot; remove from heat and steep black tea bags for 5 minutes.
- While tea steeps, mash quartered strawberries with honey or sugar in a bowl.
- Juice lemons and orange; strain if desired.
- Remove tea bags and let tea cool slightly. Combine cooled tea, mashed strawberries, and citrus juice in a pitcher.
- Add mint leaves and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice and garnish with extra strawberry slices or mint leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg