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.
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.
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.
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.
- 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 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 down.
- In a large pitcher, combine strawberry syrup, lemon juice, and sweet tea.
- Add ice to glasses, pour the strawberry sweet tea, garnish, and serve.
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.
FAQs
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.
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!
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- Caramel Frappe.
- Melon Agua Fresca.
- Fruity Mexican Popsicles.
- Rainbow Sherbet Punch.
- Mocha Frappuccino.
- Starbucks Pink Drink.
- Chick Fil A Frosted Lemonade.
Serving Suggestions
Weight Watchers Points
There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Get The Sweet Tea Recipe:
How To Make Sweet Tea
Ingredients
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.
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