Peanut Free Strawberry Basil Iced Tea

Total time1 hr 20 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time10 min

5.0

(3)

This drink is the kind of thing you make once and then find yourself craving all summer long. Fresh strawberries are simmered down with maple syrup until they release a gorgeous deep-pink juice, then fragrant basil leaves are steeped right into the warm syrup — the result is floral, fruity, and just a little unexpected in the best way. Brewed black tea brings a subtle earthiness that ties everything together without overpowering the fruit. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of peanuts and peanut derivatives, so there's no label-reading stress, no "may contain" anxiety — just a clean, beautiful pitcher of iced tea. It's an impressive drink to set out for guests, but honestly just as satisfying to sip solo on a hot afternoon. Serve it over plenty of ice with a few extra strawberry slices and a sprig of basil, and it looks like something from a fancy café without any of the effort.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the tea

4 cups water
4 black tea bags

For the strawberry basil syrup

1 lb fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
½ cup maple syrup
½ cup water
½ 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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