Sip The Summer With Refreshing Strawberry Tea (Print version)
Fresh strawberry tea made with black tea, lemon, and a quick berry syrup for a bright summer pitcher drink.
# Ingredients:
For the strawberry syrup
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1 lb (450 g) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
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3/4 cup (150 g) granulated sugar
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1 cup (240 ml) water
For the tea
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4 black tea bags
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4 cups (960 ml) hot water, just off the boil
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2 cups (480 ml) cold water
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1/3 cup (80 ml) fresh lemon juice
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Ice, for serving
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Sliced strawberries, lemon wheels, and fresh mint, for garnish
# Instructions:
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Combine strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often, until the berries soften and the liquid turns deep red.
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Pour the strawberry mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Press gently to extract the liquid, but avoid forcing thick pulp through. Let the syrup cool for 10 minutes.
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Place the tea bags in a heatproof pitcher or bowl. Pour 4 cups hot water over them and steep for 5 minutes. Remove the bags without squeezing hard.
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Stir the strawberry syrup, brewed tea, cold water, and lemon juice together in a large pitcher. Taste and adjust with a little more lemon juice or cold water if needed.
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Refrigerate until cold, at least 1 hour. Serve over ice with sliced strawberries, lemon wheels, and mint.
# Good to know:
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Chill for at least 1 hour before serving for the cleanest flavor.
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Stir the pitcher before pouring because a small amount of berry sediment can settle.
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For less sweetness, start with 1/2 cup sugar and adjust after chilling.