Paleo Strawberry Lime Iced Tea

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(25)

Refreshing, fruity, and naturally sweetened, this strawberry lime iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel like a treat. Black tea gets steeped and sweetened with maple syrup — a whole-food sweetener that fits cleanly into a grain-free, refined-sugar-free lifestyle without any compromise on flavor. Fresh strawberries are hand-crushed and strained to create a gorgeous deep-pink infusion, and a generous squeeze of real lime juice ties everything together with a bright, citrusy kick. There's no cane sugar, no artificial flavoring, and no store-bought mix to second-guess — just simple, recognizable ingredients doing all the work. The result is a pitcher of iced tea that looks stunning with its jewel-toned color and tastes even better poured over a tall glass of ice. Garnish with lime slices and fresh mint if you want to make it feel a little fancy, or just drink it straight from the pitcher — no judgment here.

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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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