Strawberry Tea Slush Recipe

Beat the heat with this incredibly easy and refreshing Strawberry Tea Slush recipe, inspired by Southern Living! This vibrant, icy treat combines the perfect blend of sweet strawberries and aromatic tea for a cool and delicious summer drink. (Chilling time not included in prep time.)

Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Calories 314.6 kcal

Protein 2g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Strawberry Tea Slush

1 cup water
2 black tea bags
1 cup frozen strawberries
Not used in recipe
Ice, as needed (for blending and serving)
Not used in recipe
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
Fresh strawberries, for garnish
Sprig of mint, optional, for garnish

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How to Make Strawberry Tea Slush

Boil 1 cup of water and pour over 2 black tea bags (or your favorite tea type) in a heat-safe pitcher.
Cover and let steep for 5 minutes to allow the tea to fully infuse.
Remove tea bags and discard.
Cover the pitcher and refrigerate the tea for at least 1 hour to allow it to thoroughly chill.
Once chilled, combine the tea, 1 cup frozen strawberries, 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste), and 1/4 cup lemon juice in a high-speed blender.
Blend until completely smooth and slushy. Add more ice if needed to reach desired consistency.
Pour into glasses filled with ice and garnish with fresh strawberries and a sprig of mint (optional). Enjoy immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

286g

Fat

Carbs

27g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Strawberry Tea Slush?

Strawberry Tea Slush takes about 20 minutes from start to finish — roughly 10 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Strawberry Tea Slush?

Strawberry Tea Slush has approximately 314.6 calories per serving, with about 2 g protein, 27 g carbohydrates and 0 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Strawberry Tea Slush?

The key ingredients for Strawberry Tea Slush are Boiling Water, Tea Bags, Frozen Strawberries, Frozen Lemonade Concentrate, Ice Cube, Powdered Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.