Red Meat Allergy Friendly Strawberry Basil Iced Tea
This drink is a total summer stunner ā sweet, floral, and deeply refreshing in a way that store-bought iced teas simply can't match. Fresh strawberries are simmered down with maple syrup until they release a gorgeous deep-pink juice, then steeped with fragrant basil leaves to create a syrup that tastes like a farmers' market in a glass. That syrup gets blended with brewed black tea and cold water for a drink that's layered, complex, and completely plant-based from start to finish. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of red meat and any animal-derived proteins that can trigger related sensitivities, you can sip without a second thought. It's a great option for backyard gatherings where you want something that feels special but requires zero fuss to scale up. Serve it over a big pile of ice with a basil sprig and a few strawberry slices on the rim, and it looks as good as it tastes.
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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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