Description

This sweet tea is perfect anytime but especially on hot summer days. It's made with simple ingredients and is very economical. It has an amazing, sweet flavor and is the perfect thirst quincher.

Ingredients

• Strawberry Simple Syrup:
• 3 c. fresh, very ripe strawberries, washed, stems removed, sliced (should measure 3 c. after they're sliced)
• 2 c. water
• 1 c. sugar
• Sweet Tea:
• 3 family sized tea bags, any brand (or 9 regular sized tea bags)
• 3 c. hot water
• 1 c. sugar
• 8 c. cold water, in an extra large pitcher
• 1 lemon, juiced (or bottled lemon juice)
• 1 lemon, cut into slices or wedges, for garnish
• 6-8 strawberries, washed, with stems on, with a cut on the bottom for garnish
• lemon slices or wedges, for garnish
• ice

Steps

1. Strawberry Simple Syrup:
2. In a medium saucepan, add 2 c. water, 1 c. sugar, and sliced strawberries; cook over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; let simmer for 30 minutes, or until strawberries are soft and the liquid is a deep red color.
3. Strain the strawberries in a mesh strainer into a large pitcher. Press down on the strawberries gently, making sure not to press too hard. You don’t want any strawberry chunks in your sweet tea.