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Home » Drink Recipes » Strawberry Sweet Tea Recipe

Strawberry Sweet Tea Recipe

Last Updated on September 30, 2021 by Bintu. Leave a Comment

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a glass of iced strawberry tea

Fresh strawberries and southern sweet tea are the stars in this refreshing Strawberry Sweet Tea recipe. It’s simple to make and tastes great on a hot spring or summer day. 

Suitable for vegan and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.

two glasses filled with the completed strawberry sweet tea

There is nothing quite as refreshing as a sweet, icy cold beverage in the spring, summer, or ANY time. There really is no wrong time to enjoy a glass of tea. This strawberry sweet tea recipe is so easy to make. It’s fresh and flavorful and is made with REAL strawberries, unlike store-bought mixes. 

Did your Grandma make sweet tea when you were a kid? Grandmas serving up pitchers of sweet Iced Tea sounds like something that should happen, and that idea gives this recipe a nostalgic feel. Just like with this Caramel Frappe and Melon Agua Fresca.

This made from scratch sweet tea recipe is something you can feel good about serving up. It’s a refreshing and thirst quenching beverage made with all-natural ingredients. 

If you’re looking for a delicious drink to serve for Easter, Memorial Day, or anytime this spring or summer, this is it! Everyone is going to love cooling off with a glass of this sweet tea. 

Table of Contents

  • Why Make This Recipe
  • Ingredient Notes
  • How To Make Sweet Tea
  • Tips For Success
  • Variations
  • Budget-Friendly Tips 
  • Make Ahead And Storage
  • FAQs
  • More Recipes You May Like
  • Serving Suggestions
  • Weight Watchers Points
  • Get The Sweet Tea Recipe:
  • How To Make Sweet Tea
  • Tips For Success
  • Variations
  • Budget-Friendly Tips 
  • Make Ahead and Storage
  • Weight Watchers Points

Why Make This Recipe

  • Refreshing – Cool off with an icy glass of strawberry sweet tea. 
  • Easy – Make a batch in just a few minutes.
  • Real Ingredients – Sugar, water, lemon juice, strawberries, and tea. All real ingredients and no preservatives or food dyes. 
the ingredients needed for making this strawberry sweet tea recipe

Ingredient Notes

  • Strawberries – Fresh strawberries will work best, but you can use frozen unsweetened strawberries.
  • Sugar – We like to use real sugar for this recipe. If you prefer to use a sugar substitute, you will need to check the package for measurement conversions. 
  • Lemon Juice – Fresh lemon juice is the most flavorful. You will need approximately 3 lemons for this recipe. 
  • Tea – Buy your favorite brand of black tea. 

How To Make Sweet Tea

How To Make Strawberry Syrup

Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

  1. Simmer strawberries, sugar, and water for about 25 minutes until the strawberries are soft.
  2. Strain the syrup into a jar or other storage container and refrigerate. 
image collage showing the steps for making strawberry syrup that is used in this sweet tea recipe

Make Sweet Tea

  1. Bring water to a simmer, add the tea bags and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Discard the bags.
  2. Stir in the sugar until it dissolves and allow the mixture to cool down.
  3. In a large pitcher, combine strawberry syrup, lemon juice, and sweet tea. 
  4. Add ice to glasses, pour the strawberry sweet tea, garnish, and serve.
image collage showing the steps for making strawberry sweet tea

Tips For Success

  • Look for ripe, local strawberries for the best color and flavor.
  • Use a potato masher to mash the strawberries as the syrup cooks. 
  • Cool the syrup and tea completely before serving. 

Variations

  • Try Green Tea – Southern sweet tea is usually made with black tea, but green tea is a tasty twist. 
  • Add Fresh Herbs – Fresh basil and fresh mint will both add flavor and brightness.
  • Use Other Fruits – Substitute strawberries for any ripe fruit of your choice. 

Budget-Friendly Tips 

  • Buy Local – Local fruits will be at the peak of flavor and can often be purchased in bulk at a reduced rate. 
  • Freeze Fruit – Wash fruit and store it in the freezer to use later. 
  • Shop Sales – Watch for sales or discounts on tea bags and sugar and stock up. 
side view of two glasses filled with strawberry sweet tea

Make Ahead And Storage

  • Prep Ahead – Both the strawberry syrup and the tea should be made at least a few hours in advance to allow them time to cool.
  • Store – Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days. 

FAQs

Can I Make A Stronger Tea?

Tea can be easily adjusted to your tastes. Add more tea bags for a more robust flavor or use less for a milder tea flavor. 

Can I Double This Recipe?

Strawberry Iced Tea is perfect for parties or gatherings because you can double, triple, and even quadruple this recipe. Just make sure you have a pitcher big enough to hold everything!

More Recipes You May Like

  • Caramel Frappe.
  • Melon Agua Fresca.
  • Fruity Mexican Popsicles.
  • Rainbow Sherbet Punch.
  • Mocha Frappuccino.
  • Starbucks Pink Drink.
  • Chick Fil A Frosted Lemonade.
a pitcher filled with the finished strawberry sweet tea recipe

Serving Suggestions

  • Easy Churros.
  • Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Get The Sweet Tea Recipe:

two glasses of strawberry sweet tea

How To Make Sweet Tea

You’ll love this tasty and cold drink made with southern sweet tea and fresh strawberry syrup
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American, southern
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 139kcal
Author: Bintu Hardy | Budget Delicious

Equipment

saucepans
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Knife

Ingredients

For the strawberry syrup

  • 2 ½ cups (500g) strawberries sliced
  • ¾ cup (150g) sugar
  • 2 cups (473ml) water

For The Strawberry Sweet Tea

  • 1 ¼ cup (296ml) strawberry syrup
  • ½ cup (100g) sugar
  • ½ cup (118ml) lemon juice
  • 5 tea bags black tea
  • 6 cups (1.42L) water
  • ice cubes

Instructions

Make The Strawberry Syrup

  • Simmer strawberries, sugar, and water for about 25 minutes until the strawberries are soft.
  • Strain the syrup into a jar or other storage container and refrigerate.

Make The Sweet Tea

  • Bring water to a simmer, add the tea bags and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Discard the bags.
  • Stir in the sugar until it dissolves and allow the mixture to cool.
  • In a large pitcher, combine strawberry syrup, lemon juice, and sweet tea.
  • Add ice to glasses and pour in the strawberreysweet tea, garnish and serve.

Notes

Tips For Success

  • Look for ripe, local strawberries for the best color and flavor.
  • Use a potato masher to mash the strawberries as the syrup cooks. 
  • Cool the syrup and tea completely before serving. 

Variations

  • Try Green Tea – Southern sweet tea is usually made with black tea, but green tea is a tasty twist. 
  • Add Fresh Herbs – Fresh basil and fresh mint will both add flavor and brightness.
  • Use Other Fruits – Substitute strawberries for any ripe fruit of your choice. 

Budget-Friendly Tips 

  • Buy Local – Local fruits will be at the peak of flavor and can often be purchased in bulk at a reduced rate. 
  • Freeze Fruit – Wash fruit and store it in the freezer to use later. 
  • Shop Sales – Watch for sales or discounts on tea bags and sugar and stock up. 

Make Ahead and Storage

  • Prep Ahead – Both the strawberry syrup and the tea should be made at least a few hours in advance to allow them time to cool.
  • Store – Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to three days. 

Weight Watchers Points

There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 85mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
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