This strawberry sweet iced tea is an easy, refreshing recipe made with water, tea bags, honey, and fresh strawberries. Lightly sweet and full of bright strawberry flavor, it’s perfect for hot summer days.
This strawberry sweet tea is a simple twist on classic sweet tea: brewed black tea is sweetened with honey and brightened with fresh strawberry juice. It’s naturally sweet, easy to make, and a crowd-pleasing beverage to enjoy iced or chilled.
Table of Contents
- Why this recipe works
- Recipe ingredients
- Additions/ Substitutions
- Equipment needed
- Step by step instructions
- Expert tips
- Recipe FAQs
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Why this recipe works
- Inspired by traditional southern strawberry sweet tea for a familiar, comforting flavor.
- Made with only a few simple ingredients.
- Quick to prepare and ideal for serving a group.
- A refreshing, fruity variation on classic iced tea.
- Perfect for summer gatherings or everyday sipping.
Recipe ingredients
- Water – boiling water to steep the tea, plus cold water to dilute and chill.
- Strawberries – fresh strawberries are juiced to give the drink its bright strawberry flavor.
- Tea bags – black tea works well; use regular or iced tea bags depending on preference.
- Honey – raw or regular honey to sweeten; adjust the amount to taste.
See the recipe card below for exact measurements and servings.
Additions/ Substitutions
- Maple syrup can replace honey for a different natural sweetness.
- Bottled strawberry juice works if you don’t have fresh strawberries or a juicer.
Equipment needed
A juicer is recommended for fresh strawberry juice, though you can also use a blender and strain the pulp. If using a juicer, about a 16-ounce pack of strawberries yields roughly 1 cup of juice.
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Juice fresh strawberries using a juicer. If you don’t have a juicer, blend the strawberries and strain to extract the juice.
Step 2: Pour boiling water into a large pitcher and add tea bags. Steep for 10–15 minutes, then remove the bags.
Step 3: Stir honey into the hot brewed tea until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
Step 4: Add the fresh strawberry juice to the sweetened tea and mix gently.
Step 5: Add cold water to dilute and chill the tea, then stir to combine.
Step 6: Refrigerate until cold, or add ice to the pitcher and serve immediately. Garnish with sliced strawberries if desired.
Expert tips
- Tea strength varies by brand: use about 6 regular black tea bags, or follow package instructions if using concentrated iced tea bags.
- Add a few sliced strawberries to the pitcher for color and visual appeal.
- Taste as you go—add more or less honey depending on how sweet you like it.
Recipe FAQs
Blend strawberries in a blender or food processor, then strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to separate the juice from the pulp.
Either works. Use about 6 regular black tea bags for a full-flavored brew, or follow the directions on your iced tea bag package if using those.
Store covered in the refrigerator for 4–5 days. Serve over ice when ready.
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Strawberry Sweet Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 4 cups boiling water
- 6 black tea bags, (or 2 strong iced tea bags)
- 1 cup strawberry juice, (from about 16 oz fresh strawberries)
- 3 cups cold water
- 1/3 cup honey
- optional sliced strawberries for serving
Instructions
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Pour 4 cups boiling water into a large pitcher and add the tea bags. Steep 10–15 minutes, then remove the bags. Stir in the honey until dissolved.
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Add 1 cup strawberry juice to the brewed tea, then pour in 3 cups cold water and stir to combine.
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Refrigerate for several hours before serving over ice, or add ice to the pitcher and serve immediately. This yields just under 2 quarts without ice.
Notes
- Honey substitute: maple syrup works well.
- Strawberry juice: bottled juice can be used in place of fresh-juiced berries.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used as an approximation.