Homemade Strawberry Tea (Print)
A refreshing drink combining sweet strawberries with black tea, perfect for hot summer days or special gatherings.
# Ingredients:
→ Tea Base
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8 cups water, divided
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8 black tea bags
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1 teaspoon baking soda
→ Strawberry Syrup
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4 cups fresh strawberries, chopped
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1½ cups granulated sugar
# Directions:
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In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the tea bags. Allow the tea to steep for 5 minutes.
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Remove the tea bags and pour the brewed tea into a large pitcher. Add 4 more cups of water and the baking soda to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
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Using the same saucepan, combine the remaining 2 cups of water, chopped strawberries, and granulated sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let the syrup cool to room temperature.
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Strain the strawberry mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a small pitcher or cup, pressing the strawberries to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the strawberry pulp.
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Pour the strawberry syrup into the pitcher with the tea and stir until well combined. Serve immediately by pouring the tea over ice cubes.
# Notes:
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The baking soda helps neutralize the acidity of the tea, creating a smoother flavor profile.