Macadamia Free Sparkling Lemonade Berry Iced Tea
This drink is the definition of a crowd-pleasing refresher — bright, fizzy, and layered with real fruit flavor that tastes like summer in a glass. Fresh strawberries are muddled right in the pitcher, releasing their natural juice before being strained out, so every sip carries that gorgeous berry depth without any chunky bits getting in the way. A quick maple syrup and lemon zest mixture brings a rounded, citrusy sweetness that feels a step above your average lemonade. Strong-brewed black tea anchors the whole thing with just enough body to keep it from tasting like flavored water. The final pour of chilled sparkling water adds a lively fizz that makes this feel genuinely special, whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a warm afternoon. Every single ingredient here is naturally free from tree nuts of any kind, so there's no label-reading stress — just good, clean flavors you can feel confident about. Garnish with a lemon slice and a sprig of mint if you want that extra visual wow factor.
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4 servings
For the tea base
- 4 black tea bags
- 3 cups boiling water
For the lemon syrup
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup water
For the berry layer
- 16 medium strawberries, hulled and halved (about 200 g)
For assembling
- 2 cups sparkling water, chilled
- 2 cups ice cubes
For serving
- 4 lemon slices, for garnish (optional)
- 4 fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Place the tea bags in a heatproof pitcher or large measuring cup. Pour the 3 cups of boiling water over them and steep for 4–5 minutes, until the tea is deep amber and full-flavored. Remove the bags without squeezing, then let the tea cool to room temperature, about 20–25 minutes.
- 2
While the tea steeps, combine the maple syrup, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the maple syrup is fully dissolved, about 2 minutes — the mixture should be smooth and slightly steaming but not boiling. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
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