Strawberry Sweet Tea
This delightful drink is basically equal parts strawberry agua fresca and southern sweet tea.
Servings: 5 cups
Ingredients
- 1 pint fresh strawberries washed and stems removed
- 4 cups water
- 3 tea bags (black or green)
- 1/3 cup cane sugar
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- In a small pot, bring water to a boil.4 cups water
- Remove from heat and add tea bags.3 tea bags
- Let tea bags steep for 10 minutes. Discard tea bags. Let cool.
- Meanwhile, place the strawberries in a blender and puree. Strain into a pitcher. Stir in the tea, sugar, and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Taste and add more sugar, if you wish.1 pint fresh strawberries, 1/3 cup cane sugar, 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Serve in glasses over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and berries.
Notes
- Storage: This fruit-infused sweet tea will keep well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Give it a stir before serving.
- Caffeine-Free Option: You can easily use decaf black or green tea, or swap in hibiscus (flor de jamaica) for a naturally caffeine-free option that adds a tangy twist and rich red color.
- No fresh strawberries? No problem. Frozen strawberries work great—just thaw before blending and straining.
- Refined sugar-free? Feel free to use honey, agave, monkfruit, or stevia to suit your taste and dietary needs.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg