Refreshing Strawberry Iced Tea (Printable Version)
A cool blend of fresh strawberries, black tea, lemon, and mint for a flavorful refreshing drink.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Strawberry Syrup
01 -
300 grams fresh strawberries, sliced
02 -
150 grams granulated sugar
03 -
480 milliliters water
→ Tea
04 -
5 black tea bags
05 -
480 milliliters water
06 -
90 grams granulated sugar
→ Final Mixture
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120 milliliters fresh lemon juice
08 -
960 milliliters cold water
→ Garnish and Serving
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Ice cubes
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Fresh mint leaves
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Sliced fresh strawberries
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Combine sliced strawberries, 150 grams sugar, and 480 milliliters water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for approximately 30 minutes until strawberries are soft.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a container. Discard solids and set the syrup aside to cool.
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Heat 480 milliliters water in a small saucepan until boiling. Remove from heat, add black tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes before discarding the bags.
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Stir 90 grams granulated sugar into the hot tea until fully dissolved.
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In a large pitcher, combine cooled strawberry syrup, sweetened tea, and 960 milliliters cold water. Add fresh lemon juice and stir gently to blend.
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Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the iced tea over, and garnish with fresh mint and sliced strawberries.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Adjust sugar quantities according to strawberry sweetness to balance flavor.
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Garnish with fresh mint and sliced strawberries to enhance presentation.