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Strawberry Sweet Tea Recipe

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A refreshing and vibrant Strawberry Sweet Tea recipe combining homemade black tea with a naturally sweet strawberry syrup, perfect for cooling down on warm days.

Ingredients

Tea

  • 2 cups water
  • 8 black tea bags
  • 4 cups water (additional for dilution)
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Strawberry Syrup

  • 2 cups water
  • 4 cups strawberries, chopped
  • 1½ cups granulated sugar

Instructions

  1. Boil Water for Tea: Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Steep Tea Bags: Remove the boiling water from heat and add the 8 black tea bags. Allow them to steep for 5 minutes to extract flavor.
  3. Remove Tea Bags: Take out the tea bags using tongs, squeezing gently to extract any remaining tea into the water.
  4. Combine Tea and Water: Transfer the brewed tea into a large pitcher. Add 4 additional cups of water and 1 teaspoon of baking soda to the pitcher and stir gently.
  5. Simmer Strawberries: Using the same saucepan, pour in the remaining 2 cups of water, chopped strawberries, and granulated sugar. Bring the mixture to a low simmer and cook for 20 minutes to create a sweet strawberry syrup.
  6. Cool the Syrup: Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the strawberry syrup to cool to room temperature.
  7. Strain Syrup: Strain the cooled strawberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a small cup or pitcher, pressing the berries to extract maximum juice.
  8. Combine Syrup with Tea: Add the strained strawberry syrup to the large pitcher containing the tea. Stir well to blend the flavors together thoroughly.
  9. Serve: Pour the strawberry sweet tea over ice and enjoy immediately for a refreshing beverage.

Notes

  • Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and natural sweetness.
  • Baking soda is added to reduce acidity and smoothen the tea flavor; do not skip.
  • This tea is best served chilled but can be kept refrigerated for up to 3 days.
  • Adjust sugar quantity according to taste preference or substitute with honey or a sugar alternative.
  • For a stronger tea flavor, steep tea bags longer but avoid over-steeping to prevent bitterness.

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