Description
A refreshing Southern favorite made with steeped black tea and a homemade strawberry syrup. Sweet, bright, and perfect for summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
4 cups water
4–6 black tea bags
1½ cups fresh strawberries, chopped
¾ cup sugar
1 cup water (for syrup)
2 cups cold water
Pinch of baking soda
Instructions
1. Boil 4 cups of water. Add tea bags and steep for 10 minutes.
2. Add pinch of baking soda. Let cool.
3. In saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, and 1 cup water. Simmer for 10–12 minutes until syrupy.
4. Strain syrup to remove seeds.
5. In pitcher, combine cooled tea, strawberry syrup, and 2 cups cold water.
6. Stir and chill. Serve over ice.
Notes
Use frozen strawberries if fresh aren’t available.
Add mint or lemon for a twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern