Barley Free Strawberry Lime Iced Tea
Bright, fruity, and refreshingly tart, this strawberry lime iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a celebration. Fresh strawberries are crushed and strained to create a gorgeous deep-pink infusion, while lime juice adds a citrusy zing that keeps every sip lively. Maple syrup sweetens the black tea base in a way that feels natural and smooth rather than cloying. Many bottled teas and flavored drink mixes sneak in unexpected grain-derived additives, so making this from scratch means you know exactly what's going in your glass. Every ingredient here — fruit, tea, citrus, and a touch of maple — is completely free of barley and any grain-based fillers. It's an easy, crowd-pleasing pitcher drink that looks stunning with a few lime slices and fresh mint floating on top.
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4 servings
For the tea base
- 3 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
For the strawberry infusion
- 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 cup cold water
For serving
- 3 cups ice cubes
- lime slices, for garnish (optional)
- fresh mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Bring 3 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 stir in the maple syrup until dissolved. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
- 2
While the tea cools, combine the strawberries and 1 cup cold water in the saucepan (or a separate bowl). Use a fork or the back of a spoon to crush the strawberries until they release their juice and the water turns deep pink, about 1 minute.
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