Nightshade 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. Fresh strawberries are crushed and strained to create a gorgeous deep-pink infusion, which gets layered with bold black tea and a squeeze of real lime juice for a flavor that's lively without being overly sweet. Maple syrup steps in as the sweetener, keeping everything clean and straightforward with no refined sugar needed. For anyone navigating a nightshade-free lifestyle, beverages can sometimes be a surprisingly tricky category — but every single ingredient here is completely in the clear, from the tea bags to the garnish. It's naturally free of tomatoes, peppers, and all the usual suspects without any substitutions required. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a few mint sprigs and lime slices for a presentation that looks far more impressive than the effort involved.
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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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