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Strawberry Citrus Iced Tea

Refreshing Strawberry Citrus Iced Tea for Perfect Summer Sips

Enjoy this Strawberry Citrus Iced Tea, a vibrant blend of sweet strawberries and zesty citrus, perfect for summer sipping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 4 cups Water
  • 4 bags Black Tea Bags Substitute herbal tea for a caffeine-free option.
For the Fruit
  • 1 cup Fresh Strawberries Frozen strawberries can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 piece Orange Fresh can be replaced with bottled if necessary.
  • 1 piece Lemon Provides acidity to balance sweetness.
For Sweetening
  • 1/4 cup Honey or Sugar Vegan alternatives like maple syrup work too.
For Serving
  • As needed Ice Cubes Larger cubes prevent dilution.
  • As needed Fresh Mint Leaves Optional for garnish.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • Large pitcher
  • Measuring Cups
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by bringing 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 4 black tea bags to the boiling water. Allow them to steep for 5–7 minutes.
  3. Slice 1 cup of fresh strawberries, 1 orange, and 1 lemon, then set aside.
  4. Carefully remove the tea bags and add sweetening options, stirring until dissolved.
  5. Pour the cooled tea over the sliced strawberries, orange, and lemon in a large pitcher.
  6. Cover the pitcher and chill your fruity iced tea in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  7. Fill glasses with ice cubes, and pour the chilled Strawberry Citrus Iced Tea over the ice.
  8. Garnish each glass with fresh mint leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 21gPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin C: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Experiment with natural sweeteners for a healthier twist and use larger ice cubes to maintain flavor integrity.

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