Cashew Free Strawberry Lime Iced Tea

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(25)

Bright, fruity, and refreshingly tart, this strawberry lime iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly better. Fresh strawberries are crushed and strained to create a gorgeous deep-pink infusion, while lime juice adds a zippy citrus edge that keeps every sip lively. Maple syrup sweetens the black tea base naturally, so there's no refined sugar or mystery syrups involved — just clean, recognizable ingredients from start to finish. Tree nut concerns can sneak into packaged beverages and flavored drink mixes more often than you'd expect, but this one is made entirely from scratch with nothing to second-guess. The whole process is straightforward and satisfying, from steeping the tea to pressing every last drop of strawberry juice through the strainer. Poured over ice and garnished with lime slices and fresh mint, it looks stunning enough to serve at a gathering but easy enough to whip up on a regular weeknight.

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Ingredients

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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