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Tangy, sweet, fruity homemade Strawberry Lemon Iced Tea takes the place of pricey purchased drinks.
School is in full swing for us, and in Southern California, that means hot afternoons and early evenings.
To keep my son from begging to go to Starbucks to slake his thirst, I have taken to making him special beverages and teas. If he sees something in the refrigerator with his name plastered on it, he is more likely to pour a glass when he gets off the bus, and not try to negotiate a trip to the money pit that is known as Starbucks.
This Strawberry Lemon Iced Tea is my latest lure.
See if you like it, too, and it serves the same purpose for you.
Tangy, sweet, fruity homemade Strawberry Lemon Iced Tea takes the place of pricy purchased drinks.
Ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon tea leaves (or use a tea bag)
- Sugar, to taste
- Several strawberries, mashed into a puree
- 1 lemon (or lime)
- Sprigs of mint, to garnish
- Ice cubes
Directions
- Bring the water to a boil. Tip in the tea leaves and let it simmer for about 30-60 seconds. If you like a stronger tea flavor let it simmer longer.
- Strain the tea to get rid of the tea leaves. Add sugar to taste. (You can substitute with a sweetener of your choice.) Let the tea cool.
- Add the juice of a lemon (or a lime). (Taste and see how much citrus you'd like.) Add some strawberry puree to this and stir well. (The fruit you see at the bottom of the glass is the strawberries.)
- Pour into glasses with ice. Garnish with a sprig of mint or a wedge of lime.
- Serves 2.
Notes
Recipe source: Slightly adapted from Strawberry Ice Tea on My Hobbie Lobbie blog.
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LOVE the strawberry puree in this!
This would be perfect on a hot day! And I’m all about saving some $$ and making my own.
Yum! This looks so yummy and refreshing!
Great. That looks fantastic.
That looks so refreshing and great to cool you down on the hot days!
This sounds so refreshing! A perfect use for those strawberries in my fridge right now!
I am a HUGE iced tea fan, so this is right up my alley! Little confession – I love Starbucks. I know I shouldn’t but I can’t help it!
Jessica,
No judgment!
This looks soo refreshing! And you are so right! Starbucks is getting crazy expensive!
I want one of these! This would make me very happy to sip on!
This sounds so refreshing! 🙂 Love the flavor combo.
I absolutely love this drink!!! So GOOD!!
I wish I was sipping on this right now! Love strawberry tea!
It makes no sense to spend lots of money at Starbucks when you can make something this good at home! I am going to have to make some of this ASAP.
I’d gladly sip on this instead of making a trip to the money pit knows as Starbucks!
Oh, this looks so refreshing and super tasty. That strawberry puree on the bottom is the bomb!
This drink looks absolutely delicious. I know I’ll have to check out the hobby lobby for the crochet and crafting patterns. Wonderful SRC post!
That iced tea would go over a treat here in FL. Especially during our summer months. Great choice.
This looks wonderful. I’m hooked on their Peach Greet Tea Lemonade so I’m totally going to make this and see if I can save some money =o) Thanks!
Pretty drinks always make me happy. The cost of most of them is a buzz kill though. Love this homemade version. Happy Reveal day!
Look at the color of that drink! Summer in liquid form!
Happy Reveal Day, and of course, Happy Labor Day too, hope you are having a fun day
Yes, it’s definitely a money pit. Way to head off that lure. =)