Strawberry Sweet Tea
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Strawberry Sweet Tea
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Sitting back and sipping on an icy cold Strawberry Iced Tea would be a great way to cool down in the summer. Perfect for drinking every day or for a party, this ice tea is the perfect summertime drink.
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Ingredients
Strawberry Simple Syrup:
- 3 cups fresh strawberries sliced (about one pint)
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
Tea:
- 10 regular sized tea bags
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice about 1 medium lemon squeezed
- 6-8 additional cups of water once tea and syrup are combined
- Optional:
- Lemon and strawberry slices for garnish
Instructions
- To prepare the strawberry flavoring for the tea, place the strawberries and sugar into a medium saucepan. Add two cups of water, and then place the saucepan on medium to high heat, stirring the ingredients until it begins to boil.
- Once it boils, reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
- When done, strain the strawberries from flavored sweetened water and discard the strawberries. Set aside while preparing the tea.
- To prepare the tea, place the tea bags in three cups of hot water, and let it steep for about 5-10 minutes. Remove the tea bags, discarding them, and then stir in a cup of sugar until it dissolves into the tea.
- Combine the tea and flavored water into a large pitcher, then add the lemon juice, and stir the ingredients together.
- Chill and serve with strawberry and lemon slices for garnish.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
1692kcal
(85%)
Carbohydrates
436g
(145%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.1g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.2g
Sodium
68mg
(3%)
Potassium
732mg
(21%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
422g
(844%)
Vitamin A
56IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
278mg
(309%)
Calcium
112mg
(11%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1pitcher
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1692 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1692kcal | 85% |
| Carbohydrates | 436g | 145% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 68mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 732mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 422g | 844% |
| Vitamin A | 56IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 278mg | 309% |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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