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Strawberry Sweet Tea Easy Refreshing Recipe

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Strawberry Sweet Tea is a refreshing homemade drink made with black tea, fresh strawberries, and sugar, perfect for hot summer days.

  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups water
  • 4 black tea bags
  • 2 cups fresh strawberries
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water (for syrup)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Boil water and steep tea bags for 5 minutes.
  2. Remove tea bags and let tea cool slightly.
  3. Cook strawberries, sugar, and water until syrup forms.
  4. Mash strawberries and strain to remove solids.
  5. Mix syrup with brewed tea.
  6. Add lemon juice if desired and stir well.
  7. Chill and serve over ice.

Notes

  • Use ripe strawberries for best flavor.
  • Do not overbrew tea to avoid bitterness.
  • Adjust sugar to taste.
  • Store in refrigerator up to 3 days.
  • Add mint or citrus for variation.

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