Description
This refreshing Strawberry Citrus Iced Tea is the perfect summer beverage with a burst of fruity flavors. It’s easy to make and ideal for entertaining or simply cooling off on a hot day.
Ingredients
Scale
For the tea:
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 1/4 cup honey or sugar (optional, to taste)
For the fruity infusion:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 lemon, sliced
For serving:
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Boil the water: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
- Steep the tea: Remove from heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Prepare the fruits: Wash and slice the strawberries, orange, and lemon.
- Sweeten the tea: Remove the tea bags and stir in honey or sugar. Allow to cool.
- Combine ingredients: In a pitcher, mix the cooled tea with the sliced fruits.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to blend flavors.
- Serve: Pour over ice and garnish with mint leaves.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey or sugar.
- Feel free to mix and match fruits based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping, Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Citrus Iced Tea, Summer Beverage, Fruity Tea, Refreshing Drink
