Carrageenan 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 instantly more manageable. Bottled and canned teas are notorious for sneaking in additives and thickeners — carrageenan included — so making your own from scratch is genuinely the smarter move. Here, black tea gets sweetened with maple syrup instead of processed syrups, and the strawberry flavor comes entirely from fresh, crushed berries strained right into the pitcher. A generous squeeze of fresh lime juice ties everything together with a citrusy zing that no store-bought version can really replicate. The whole process is straightforward and the result is a deep, jewel-toned tea that looks as good as it tastes. Serve it over ice with a few mint sprigs and lime slices, and it's honestly impressive enough for guests while being simple enough for a Tuesday.
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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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