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Strawberry Tea

A refreshing beverage made with fresh strawberries and black tea, naturally sweet and perfect served hot or cold. This simple recipe delivers genuine fruit flavor without artificial sweeteners and takes just minutes to prepare.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 45
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1.5 cups fresh strawberries hulled and halved
  • 4 cups water
  • 3 to 4 black tea bags or 1.5 teaspoons loose black tea
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons honey or sugar adjusted to taste
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice optional but recommended
  • 4 to 5 fresh mint leaves optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Kettle or saucepan for boiling water
  • Mesh strainer or fine sieve
  • Cutting board and sharp knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mugs or glasses for serving
  • Teaspoon for stirring

Method
 

  1. Rinse your strawberries under cool water and pat them dry with a clean towel. Hull each strawberry by removing the green top, then cut them in half so they release their juice more easily during steeping.
  2. Pour 4 cups of fresh water into your kettle or saucepan and bring it to a rolling boil.
  3. Place your tea bags or loose tea into a teapot or large mug, then add the halved strawberries.
  4. Carefully pour the boiling water over the tea and strawberries, pouring slowly to ensure even saturation.
  5. Let the mixture steep for 5 to 8 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
  6. Pour the tea through a fine mesh strainer into your serving mugs or a pitcher, leaving the tea bags and strawberry pieces behind. Discard the solids.
  7. Stir in honey or sugar while the tea is still hot. Start with 2 tablespoons and taste before adding more.
  8. Squeeze fresh lemon juice into each cup and stir well.
  9. Top with a few fresh mint leaves if desired, then serve hot immediately. If making iced tea, pour the finished hot tea over ice and allow it to cool slightly before drinking.

Notes

Use strawberries at peak ripeness for best flavor. Fresh or frozen strawberries both work well. For iced tea, brew slightly stronger than normal since ice dilutes the drink. Store leftover tea in an airtight pitcher in the fridge for up to five days. Do not over-steep or the tea becomes bitter.