Description
A refreshing iced tea infused with the flavors of strawberries and basil, perfect for hot days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups water
- 4 tea bags (black or green tea)
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup honey or to taste
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Boil the water in a saucepan.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the tea bags and stir in the honey until dissolved.
- Add the sliced strawberries and basil leaves to the tea.
- Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- Serve over ice and garnish with additional strawberries and basil if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey.
- For a stronger basil flavor, muddle the basil leaves before adding them to the tea.
- This tea can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Iced Tea
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Strawberry Basil Iced Tea, Refreshing Drink, Summer Beverage