Sesame 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 like a celebration. Fresh strawberries are crushed and strained to create a gorgeous deep-pink infusion that blends beautifully with bold black tea and a squeeze of real lime juice. Maple syrup brings just the right touch of sweetness without overpowering the natural fruit flavors. Every single ingredient here is straightforward and whole — no sauces, no blends, no hidden additives to second-guess at the store. That makes it a genuinely easy win for anyone navigating sesame-free living, where packaged beverages and flavored drinks can sometimes sneak in unexpected ingredients. Serve it over a tall glass of ice with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint, and it looks as stunning as anything you'd order at a café. Make a big pitcher and keep it chilled — it disappears fast.

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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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