Gut Friendly Strawberry Basil Iced Tea
Fresh strawberries and fragrant basil come together in a homemade syrup that turns a simple glass of iced tea into something genuinely special. The whole drink is sweetened with maple syrup instead of refined sugar, which makes it a much gentler choice for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their gut. Brewing the tea from scratch and simmering the fruit yourself means you know exactly what's in every sip ā no mystery additives, no artificial flavors, just real ingredients doing their thing. The basil steeps right into the warm strawberry syrup, lending a subtle herbal note that balances the natural sweetness of the fruit beautifully. It's the kind of drink that looks impressive in a pitcher on the table but comes together with very little fuss. Serve it over plenty of ice with a few fresh strawberry slices on the rim and you've got a refreshing, feel-good beverage that's as pretty as it is satisfying.
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4 servings
For the tea
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
For the strawberry basil syrup
- 1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- Ā½ cup maple syrup
- Ā½ cup water
- Ā½ cup fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
To finish
- 2 cups cold water
For serving
- ice, for serving
- fresh basil sprigs, for garnish (optional)
- sliced strawberries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Remove from the heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 5 minutes. Remove and discard the tea bags, then set the brewed tea aside to cool slightly.
- 2
While the tea steeps, combine the halved strawberries, maple syrup, and 1/2 cup water in the same saucepan (or a second small saucepan) over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries have softened and released their juices and the liquid is a deep pink, about 8 minutes.
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