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Strawberry Mint Iced Tea
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5 from 3 votes

Strawberry-Mint Iced Tea

Strawberries add just the right amount of sweetness and the mint brings up the freshness in this easy and beautiful beverage of summer.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Beverage
Servings: 6
Calories: 27kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced, divided (1 ½ cup and ½ cup)
  • 20 whole fresh mint leaves, more or less to liking plus more for garnish
  • 4 bags Celestial Seasonings Red Zinger tea
  • Honey,agave or honey to your taste and liking, optional

Instructions

  • Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Add 1 ½ strawberries and mint. Simmer about 5 minutes until water turns light red.
  • Add 4 tea bags and simmer for 1 minute.
  • Remove from heat and let tea bag steep for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Pour tea through a sieve into a large bowl. Discard strawberries, mint leaves and tea bags.
  • Let come to room temperature then refrigerate until serving.
  • Sweeten to individual taste, if desired.
  • Garnish with remaining strawberries and additional mint leaves.

Nutrition

Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 150IU | Vitamin C: 47.4mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.5mg