Sweet Tea Two Ways
Learn how to make refreshing strawberry and peach sweet tea, perfect for warm days and gatherings.
Ingredients
For Strawberry Sweet Tea
- 3 cups strawberries, washed and stems removed, then sliced
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup sugar for sweetening
- 3 cups boiling water
- 3 family-sized Lipton original tea bags
- 8 cups cold water
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 lemon cut into slices or wedges for garnish
- 6 to 8 pieces strawberries, washed but leave stems on, with a cut on the bottom for garnish
- to taste optional Ice for serving
For Peach Sweet Tea
- 5 cups water, divided into 4 cups and 1 cup
- 1 family-size tea bag (or 3 regular-size bags)
- 3/4 cup sugar for sweetening
- 3/4 cup honey for sweetening
- 2 cups frozen peaches, thawed and pureed (or 2 cups fresh peaches peeled and sliced)
- 2 cups frozen peaches, for serving
Instructions
Preparation for Strawberry Sweet Tea
- In a saucepan, combine the sliced strawberries, 2 cups of water, and 1 cup of sugar over medium heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Then, strain the mixture and let it cool.
- Boil 3 cups of water and steep the tea bags for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until it is completely dissolved.
- In a large pitcher, mix the brewed tea with 8 cups of cold water and add the lemon juice.
- Serve this refreshing drink over ice, garnished with lemon slices and strawberry garnishes.
Preparation for Peach Sweet Tea
- In a saucepan, combine 4 cups of water and the tea bag. Bring it to a simmer and let it steep for 5 minutes.
- Remove the tea bag and stir in 3/4 cup of sugar and 3/4 cup of honey until everything is dissolved.
- Pour this tea into a pitcher with 1 cup of cold water and the pureed peaches, then mix well.
- Serve over ice and enjoy with frozen peach slices as a lovely garnish.
Notes
Store any leftover sweet tea in a sealed container in the fridge for about 3 to 5 days. Stir before serving again. Adjust sweetness to taste, and feel free to use fresh or frozen fruits.