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tea in glasses adorned with fresh mint and lemon wedges, positioned on a soft cloth with small strawberry illustrations.
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Strawberry Sweet Tea

Sweet, simple, and classic. You'll make this tea every summer.
Prep Time20 minutes
Chilling time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: Strawberries
Servings: 10 glasses
Calories: 129kcal
Author: Katie

Equipment

  • Pitcher
  • strainer

Ingredients

Strawberry Syrup

  • 3 cups strawberries frozen is fine
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water

Tea

  • 3 family-sized tea bags Luzianne brand recommended
  • 6 cups hot water
  • 6 cups cold water

Garnish (All Optional)

  • lemon wedges
  • fresh mint
  • additional strawberries

Instructions

Make the syrup

  • Combine the syrup ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer and allow to cook until the strawberries become softened and bright red, about 15 minutes. Mash well with a potato masher or large fork.
    A step in the strawberry sweet tea preparation, displaying strawberries in a saucepan being boiled with sugar to create the syrup, next to raw ingredients on a wooden background.
  • Strain the syrup into a medium bowl. Set aside to cool while you make the tea.
    Strawberry syrup process depicted in two stages with strawberries boiling in water and sugar, then transformed into a rich, smooth syrup ready for the tea.

Make the tea

  • Place the tea bags in a heat-proof pitcher.
    emptry pitcher with tea bag before adding water
  • Bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Pour over the tea bags and allow to steep 3 minutes, then remove and discard.
    Overhead view of a pitcher with tea bags steeping in hot water alongside a bowl of strawberries and lemons, set on a white wooden surface with a pink strawberry-patterned cloth.
  • Pour 6 cups of cold water into the pitcher of tea. Add the strawberry syrup and mix thoroughly.
    Freshly made strawberry sweet tea in a pitcher, ready to be served, overhead view
  • Place the pitcher in the fridge to chill 4 hours, or until very cold. Serve over ice with fresh lemon slices, sliced berries, and mint leaves.
    A prepared pitcher of strawberry sweet tea, surrounded by fresh strawberries and a lemon,

Notes

You can substitute Truvia cane sugar blend (you'll need half as much) to cut down significantly on the sugar in this recipe.
If you're in a hurry to serve, place the pitcher of tea in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Just be sure to check on it so it doesn't freeze!
Try serving in mason jars for a touch of rustic charm. Garnish each glass with a lemon wedge, a fresh strawberry on a cocktail stick, and a sprig of mint for an extra special touch.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.2mg