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Iced Tea - Southern Strawberry Sweet Tea

Posted: 04 Aug 2019, 09:16
by Chowhound
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3 Cups water in pot
6 Tea Bags
1 Cup sugar
7 Cups of water in a pitcher
1 Lemon juiced
1/2 Lime juiced
1 basket of fresh Strawberries

Bring the 3 Cups of water to a boil. Add the 6 tea bags. On low, allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Remove tea bags. While tea is still hot, add the 1 C of sugar. mix well. Hull and chop strawberries. Place the strawberries into a food processor or blender. Puree the strawberries for 45 seconds. Grab your pitcher with the 7 Cups of water, pour your tea and sugar mixture and blend well. Pour the strawberry puree into your tea. Add the juice from the lemon and lime. Stir well. Taste for desired sweetness-If necessary add more sugar. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Serve over ice.