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Southern Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Description

This Southern Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea is a refreshing, sweet beverage perfect for warm weather. It combines freshly brewed black tea with pureed strawberry juice and sugar, then chilled and served over ice with optional fresh fruit and mint garnishes. Easy to prepare in about 30 minutes, this iced tea offers a fruity twist on a classic Southern staple.

Ingredients

Tea

  • 4-5 family-size black tea bags (such as Luzianne)
  • 2 cups water (for brewing tea)
  • 4 cups cold water (for diluting)

Strawberries

  • 4 cups ripe strawberries, diced (makes about 1 cup of juice)
  • Frozen or fresh strawberries (optional garnish)

Other

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • Fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Brew the Tea: In a small pot, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Allow the tea bags to steep for 10 minutes, then remove and discard them.
  2. Prepare the Strawberries: While the tea is steeping, dice the strawberries. Place them in a food processor and puree until smooth.
  3. Strain the Strawberry Puree: Pour the pureed strawberries through a mesh strainer set over a bowl to separate the juice from the pulp. Reserve the juice and discard the pulp.
  4. Combine Tea, Strawberry Juice, and Sugar: In a large pitcher, add the brewed tea, reserved strawberry juice, and granulated sugar. Stir thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  5. Add Cold Water and Chill: Pour in the remaining 4 cups of cold water. Stir to combine and refrigerate the tea until it is thoroughly chilled, about 20 minutes to 30 minutes.
  6. Serve: Pour the iced tea over ice in glasses. Garnish with frozen or fresh strawberries and fresh mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy.

Notes

  • Use ripe, sweet strawberries for the best flavor.
  • Adjust sugar quantity to taste if you prefer less sweetness.
  • Steeping time is crucial to avoid bitterness in the tea.
  • Straining the strawberry puree ensures a smooth, pulp-free tea.
  • You can prepare the tea and strawberry juice ahead and refrigerate before combining and serving.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/southern-strawberry-sweet-iced-tea-recipe/