Spice Free Strawberry Lime Iced Tea
Refreshing, fruity, and naturally sweet, this strawberry lime iced tea is the kind of drink that makes a hot afternoon feel instantly more manageable. Black tea forms a smooth, robust base that gets sweetened with maple syrup ā no refined sugar, no flavored syrups, and absolutely nothing that would raise a flag for anyone avoiding spices. Fresh strawberries are crushed right in the water to release their deep, jammy color and flavor, then strained clean so every sip is silky and bright. A generous squeeze of fresh lime juice ties it all together with just the right amount of citrusy zing. It's the rare homemade iced tea that looks as good as it tastes ā that blush-pink color in a glass full of ice is genuinely stunning. Whether you're serving it at a backyard gathering or just treating yourself on a weekday, this one is easy to pull off and impossible not to love.
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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 Ā½ 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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