Tea Strawberries
Elevate your dessert game with these delightful Tea Strawberries, a unique fusion of fresh fruit and aromatic tea-infused syrup. Juicy strawberries are gently simmered in a subtly sweet brew of loose-leaf black or green tea, enhanced with honey or sugar for a perfectly balanced flavor profile. This quick and easy recipe, ready in just 25 minutes, transforms simple ingredients into a refined treat that's ideal for any occasion. Garnished with fresh mint leaves, these tea-steeped strawberries can be served warm or chilled, making them a versatile and refreshing dessert option. Perfect for tea lovers and culinary adventurers alike, this recipe brings a sophisticated twist to your fruit-based desserts.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh strawberries
- 2 teaspoons Loose-leaf black tea or green tea
- 250 milliliters Boiling water
- 2 tablespoons Honey or sugar
- 5 leaves Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the strawberries thoroughly under cold water and gently pat them dry with a clean towel. Remove the green tops if desired or leave them on for presentation.
In a heat-resistant bowl or teapot, add the loose-leaf tea.
Pour the boiling water over the tea leaves and let them steep for 5 minutes to extract the flavor. If you prefer stronger tea, steep for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Strain the tea to remove the tea leaves, and transfer the brewed tea to a medium saucepan over low heat.
Stir the honey or sugar into the tea, and let it dissolve completely. Taste and adjust the sweetness if needed.
Add the strawberries to the saucepan, ensuring they are submerged in the tea mixture. Simmer on low heat for 5-8 minutes, gently stirring occasionally to coat the strawberries in the tea syrup.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the strawberries to cool in the tea syrup for 10 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Using a slotted spoon, carefully transfer the strawberries to a serving dish or individual bowls.
Drizzle some of the tea syrup over the strawberries for added flavor.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired and serve immediately. These Tea Strawberries can also be refrigerated and served chilled for a refreshing dessert.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
290 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 9 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 73.2 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.6 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 81 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 753 mg | 16% | |
*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.
