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Strawberry-Basil Iced Tea

Strawberry-Basil Iced Tea! A fun twist on iced tea, this drink surprises the palate with the taste of ripe strawberries and the fresh flavor of basil. Don’t care for basil? Swap it out for some mint instead for a cooling treat.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 Servings
Author: The Kitchen Prep

Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 4 black tea bags
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • 4-5 large basil leaves chopped or torn
  • 10 large strawberries

Instructions

  • Bring water to a boil {in kettle or microwave}. Add 4 tea bags and steep until desired strength is achieved.
  • Meanwhile, bring sugar and ¼ cup water to a boil in a small saucepan; simmer for 1 minute or until sugar is completely dissolved. Toss in basil leaves and allow to steep for about 10 minutes.
  • When tea and sugar syrup are ready and slightly cooled, strain into a blender with strawberries. Blend for a minute or two, until mixture is completely smooth.
  • Using a mesh strainer, strain the mixture into a pitcher, pressing on the solids to remove any juice. Discard solids.
  • Pour over ice to serve.

Notes

*If you prefer your tea sweeter, you can increase the amount of syrup you add. Simply use equal parts of sugar to water in making your syrup.