Strawberry Iced Tea

5 from 2 votes

This 4-ingredient strawberry iced tea is perfectly sweet and refreshing. It's so easy to make at home with green tea and strawberry syrup.

Prep Time2

Cook Time3

Total Time5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Servings: serving (16 ounces)

Author: Jee Choe

Put tea bags and ¾ cup of hot water into a teapot.
Boil water on the stovetop or use an electric kettle with a temperature setting. Set water temperature to 175°F.
Cover and steep for 3 minutes. Discard tea bags.
Steeping for longer will make the tea bitter.
Let tea cool in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Pour cooled down tea into a cup with ice. Add strawberry syrup.

Any green tea will work in this recipe.
You can also use loose green tea but it’ll be need to be strained after brewing. Use 1 tablespoon of loose green tea instead of 2 tea bags for each 16 ounce (2 cups) serving.
Homemade or store-bought strawberry syrup can be used.
It’s important to brew tea for the right amount of time and at the correct temperature. Don’t steep green tea for any longer than 3 minutes or it’ll become astringent and bitter.
Iced tea can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Adjust the flavor to your liking. Start with ⅓ cup of strawberry syrup and add more if you prefer a sweeter iced tea.
To level up this iced tea, swap half of the strawberry syrup for another flavor, like peach or hibiscus.
Fresh herbs like mint or basil will brighten the strawberry iced tea. Muddle the leaves first to help release their flavor.
Top with strawberry cold foam to make a rich and creamy beverage.