Summer iced tea with strawberries

10 servings

30 minutes

Summer cold tea with strawberries is a refreshing drink perfect for hot days. Its history traces back to traditional European cold tea recipes adapted for modern taste with the addition of fresh strawberries and aromatic basil. The delicate sweetness of strawberries harmonizes with the bitterness of black tea, creating a layered flavor with light herbal notes. This tea not only quenches thirst but also invigorates, while basil adds an unexpected refreshing touch. Serving it over ice makes it ideal for summer evenings on the terrace or festive gatherings outdoors. Due to its simplicity in preparation and the availability of ingredients, the drink can easily be adapted by adding other berries or herbs to create unique flavor variations.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 71.6
• Proteins: 0.5g
• Fats: 0.2g
• Carbohydrates: 16.4g

Ingredients

• Strawberry: 500 g
• Freshly brewed black tea: 3 l
• Sugar: 125 g
• Basil: 1 bunch
• Ice: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Mix strawberries, 200 ml of water, and sugar in a small saucepan and cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves, but no more than 5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Strawberry: 500 g
   • Sugar: 125 g

2. Add basil leaves and let it steep for at least 10 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Basil: 1 bunch

3. Remove the basil and strain.

4. Pour into a decanter and let cool for 30 minutes.

5. Cool the tea, mix it with strawberry water, add a few fresh basil leaves, and serve with ice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Strawberry: 500 g
   • Basil: 1 bunch
   • Ice:  to taste