Vegan Strawberry Basil Iced Tea

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 steeped with a generous handful of basil leaves that add a subtle herbal note you won't find in anything from a bottle. The whole thing comes together with brewed black tea and cold water for a refreshing pitcher drink that feels genuinely special without requiring much effort. Every ingredient here is completely plant-based — maple syrup stands in for honey without sacrificing any sweetness, and there's no dairy or animal product hiding anywhere in the process. The straining step is worth taking your time with, since pressing the softened fruit through the mesh is what gives the syrup that rich, concentrated flavor. Served over ice with a sprig of basil and a few strawberry slices, it's as pretty as it is delicious — the kind of thing that disappears fast at a backyard gathering.

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