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Strawberry Citrus Iced Tea

A fruity, refreshing iced tea made with strawberries, lemon, and orange. Perfect for summer sipping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Cold Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: American, Summer
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Drink
  • 6 cups water
  • 4 black tea bags or green tea
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries hulled and sliced
  • 1 orange thinly sliced
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 0.25 cup honey or sugar adjust to taste
  • ice cubes as needed
  • fresh mint sprigs optional garnish

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Pitcher
  • Strainer
  • Serving glasses

Method
 

  1. Bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and steep tea bags for 5 minutes. Discard bags and cool slightly.
  2. Mash half of the strawberries to release juices; leave the rest sliced for garnish.
  3. Stir honey or sugar into warm tea until dissolved.
  4. Add mashed strawberries, orange slices, and lemon slices to tea. Mix well.
  5. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
  6. Serve over ice with strawberry and mint garnish.

Notes

For sparkling iced tea, add sparkling water before serving. Adjust sweetness to taste.