Strawberry Citrus Iced Tea
Refresh your summer days with this delightful Strawberry Citrus Iced Tea: A Sip of Summer Tradition. This vibrant beverage combines the sweetness of fresh strawberries with the zesty notes of citrus fruits, creating a refreshing drink that’s perfect for picnics, backyard parties, or simply enjoying on a warm afternoon. With its beautiful presentation and customizable sweetness, this iced tea is not only visually appealing but also a healthy choice, loaded with antioxidants and vitamins. Easy to prepare in under 15 minutes, it will quickly become your go-to summer refresher.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags (like English breakfast or Earl Grey)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 medium orange, sliced into thin rounds
- 1 medium lemon, sliced into thin rounds
- ¼ cup honey or sugar (optional)
- Ice cubes
- Fresh mint leaves (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil water in a tea kettle.
- Remove from heat and steep tea bags in the hot water for about 5 minutes.
- While steeping, slice strawberries, orange, and lemon.
- In a pitcher, combine brewed tea with fruit slices and stir in honey or sugar if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves if using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg