Turkey Free Strawberry Lime Iced Tea

Total time45 min

Prep time10 min

Cook time5 min

4.8

(25)

Summer sipping doesn't get much better than this vibrant, fruit-forward iced tea made entirely from fresh, whole ingredients. Black tea gets steeped and sweetened with maple syrup for a naturally rich base, while fresh strawberries are hand-crushed to release a gorgeous deep-pink juice that swirls through every glass. A generous squeeze of fresh lime juice ties it all together with a bright, citrusy kick that keeps each sip refreshing and lively. Because this drink is built from scratch — no flavored mixes, no pre-bottled blends — you know exactly what's going into it, which is always a relief when navigating ingredient labels. The strawberry infusion step is surprisingly satisfying: just a fork and a little pressure transform ripe berries into a jewel-toned liquid that looks as stunning as it tastes. Serve it over ice with a lime slice and a sprig of fresh mint for a pitcher that feels effortlessly impressive at any gathering.

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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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