Ingredients for Strawberry Basil Iced Tea
- Black Tea Bags
- 5 cups of water
- 1 cup of packed fresh basil leaves (Thai or regular)
- 1 cup of sugar (adjust to taste)
- 2 cups of chopped fresh strawberries
- Ice Cube
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How to Make Strawberry Basil Iced Tea
- Boil 4 cups of water.
- Add 4-6 tea bags (black tea or your preferred type) to the boiling water and steep for 5-8 minutes.
- Remove tea bags and set the brewed tea aside to cool.
- In a separate saucepan, combine 1 cup of water, 1 cup of sugar (adjust to your sweetness preference), and 1 cup of packed fresh basil leaves (Thai or regular).
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, covered.
- Remove from heat and let the basil steep in the syrup for an additional 10 minutes.
- Strain the basil syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, discarding the basil leaves.
- Gently stir in 2 cups of chopped fresh strawberries into the basil syrup.
- Let the strawberry basil syrup cool completely.
- Once the tea and syrup are cool, combine them in a pitcher.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve over ice in glasses. Garnish with fresh strawberries and basil sprigs (optional).
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
36g
Fat
0g
Carbs
5g
