Sweet on Strawberry Tea

Thirsty? Raise a glass to this delightful twist on a Southern classic.

• 3 cups water in a pot
• 6 tea bags
• 1 cup sugar
• 7 cups of water in a pitcher
• 1 lemon juiced
• 1/2 lime juiced
• 1 basket of fresh strawberries
• Mint leaves

1. Over high heat, bring 3 cups of water to a boil in a large pot.
2. Once the water comes to a boil, add 6 tea bags.
3. Reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes, then remove the tea bags.
4. Add 1 cup of sugar to the hot tea and combine thoroughly.
5. Remove leaves from the strawberries and chop into pieces.
6. In a food processor or blender, puree the strawberries for 45 seconds.
7. Pour tea and sugar mixture over the 7 cups of water in your pitcher and combine well.
8. Next, mix the strawberry puree into your tea and add the lemon and lime juice. Mix well.
9. If necessary add sugar until tea is at your desired sweetness, serve over ice and garnish with a mint leaves.

Recipe inspired by myincrediblerecipes.com