Seed Oil Free Strawberry Lime Iced Tea

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

Fresh strawberries, zesty lime, and a touch of maple syrup come together in this vibrant iced tea that tastes like summer in a glass. The deep pink color alone is enough to make anyone stop and ask what you're drinking. Every ingredient here is completely clean — no refined oils sneak into this recipe because it's built entirely on fruit, tea, brewed water, and natural sweetener, exactly as it should be. Crushing the strawberries by hand and straining them into the pitcher is a satisfying little step that coaxes out every drop of that jewel-toned juice. The maple syrup dissolves right into the warm tea base, lending a gentle, rounded sweetness that plays beautifully against the bright citrus hit from freshly squeezed lime. It's the kind of drink that works just as well for a backyard gathering as it does for a quiet afternoon on the porch. Make a big batch, keep it chilled, and pour over ice whenever the mood strikes.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the tea base

3 cups water
4 black tea bags
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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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