Refreshing Picnic Tea
Quench your thirst and elevate your outdoor gatherings with this vibrant and *Refreshing Picnic Tea*! Crafted from robust black tea, naturally sweetened with golden honey, and infused with the sunny zest of fresh lemon, lush strawberries, and aromatic mint leaves, this iced tea recipe is a celebration of summer in every sip. Perfectly chilled and easy to prepare, it’s ideal for picnics, barbecues, or any sunny day escape. With a quick prep time of just 10 minutes and a delightful blend of bold and refreshing flavors, this DIY iced tea is sure to become your go-to drink for sipping under the sun. Serve it over ice for ultimate refreshment and garnish with extra mint for a truly picturesque presentation.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces black tea bags
- 4 cups boiling water
- 4 cups cold water
- 4 tablespoons honey
- 1 large lemon
- 15 leaves fresh mint leaves
- 6 medium strawberries
- 2 cups ice cubes
Instructions
Boil 4 cups of water and pour it into a heatproof pitcher.
Add the black tea bags to the pitcher and let them steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bags and stir in the honey until fully dissolved. Let the tea cool to room temperature.
Slice the lemon into thin rounds and hull and slice the strawberries. Set them aside.
Once the tea has cooled, add 4 cups of cold water to dilute it.
Add the lemon slices, strawberries, and fresh mint leaves to the pitcher. Stir gently to combine.
Refrigerate the tea for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the top.
Garnish with additional mint leaves if desired and enjoy your refreshing picnic tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
306 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 49 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.3 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 74.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.0 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 93 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 252 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
