Eggless 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 like a treat. Fresh strawberries are hand-crushed to release their natural juice, creating a deep pink infusion that gives the whole pitcher a gorgeous color without any artificial dyes or additives. Black tea forms the backbone, sweetened with maple syrup for a clean, rounded finish that feels a little more interesting than plain sugar. A generous squeeze of fresh lime juice ties everything together with just the right amount of citrusy zing. Since this recipe is built entirely from fruit, tea, and a handful of pantry staples, it's naturally free from eggs and any of the hidden binders or emulsifiers that sometimes sneak into store-bought bottled teas and drink mixes. It comes together in one pitcher and chills quickly, making it an easy go-to for entertaining or just keeping the fridge stocked with something worth reaching for.

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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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