Sparkling Strawberry Tea
Cool down and refresh your senses with Sparkling Strawberry Tea, a delightful fusion of ripe strawberries, zesty lemon juice, and invigorating black tea, topped with bubbly sparkling water. Perfect for summer gatherings or a relaxing afternoon, this vibrant iced tea is easy to prepare and boasts a perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Fresh strawberries are blended into a luscious puree, steeped black tea adds richness, while the effervescent sparkling water gives the drink its signature fizz. Garnished with fragrant mint leaves, each glass is a sparkling celebration of flavor. Ready in under 30 minutes and ideal for serving over ice, this recipe will quickly become your favorite go-to for a refreshing treat. Keywords: sparkling strawberry tea, fruit iced tea, black tea drink, summer beverage, strawberry tea recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Fresh strawberries
- 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
- 2 cups Water
- 2 units Black tea bags
- 3 cups Cold sparkling water
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 cup Ice cubes
- 4 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the strawberries thoroughly and hull them by removing the green stems.
In a blender, combine the strawberries, granulated sugar, and 0.5 cups of water. Blend until smooth, then strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl to remove the seeds. Set the strawberry puree aside.
In a small saucepan, bring the remaining 1.5 cups of water to a boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and add the black tea bags. Let them steep for 5 minutes, then remove the tea bags and allow the tea to cool completely.
In a large pitcher, combine the cooled tea, strawberry puree, and lemon juice. Stir well to mix.
Add the sparkling water to the pitcher and stir gently to preserve the fizziness.
To serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the sparkling strawberry tea over the ice.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately for maximum freshness and fizz.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
272 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.8 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 18 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 61.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.7 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 367 mg | 8% | |
*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.
