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Strawberry Sweet Tea

This delightful drink is basically equal parts strawberry agua fresca and southern sweet tea. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 5 cups
Calories: 85 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. In a small pot, bring water to a boil. 
  2. Remove from heat and add tea bags.
  3. Let tea bags steep for 10 minutes. Discard tea bags. Let cool.
  4. 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.
  5. Serve in glasses over ice. Garnish with lemon slices and berries.

Notes

  • This fruit infused sweet tea will last for up to three days in the fridge.
  • What if I’m caffeine free? No problem at all! There are tons of decaf versions of both black or green tea on the market. Alternately, you can swap in hibiscus.
  • If fresh strawberries are in short supply, reach for a bag of frozen berries. Simply allow them to defrost before blending and straining.
  • Avoiding refined sugar? Feel free to swap in honey, agave syrup, monkfruit, or stevia instead.

Nutrition Information

Calories 85kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 158mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 18g (36%) Vitamin A 12IU (0%) Vitamin C 60mg (67%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 85

% Daily Value*

Calories 85kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Potassium 158mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 18g 36%
Vitamin A 12IU 0%
Vitamin C 60mg 67%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.