Strawberry Basil Cold Brew Tea
Cold brewed black tea with fresh strawberries, fresh basil, and sliced lemon.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons black tea (or 4 tea bags or sachets)
- 8 strawberries sliced
- ½ lemon sliced
- 6 leaves basil torn
- 4 cups water cold or room temperature
Instructions
- In a pitcher, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.After putting all in the ingredients into the pitcher, stir to make sure the tea leaves touch the water.
- Use a strainer to remove all solids.The tea, fruits, and basil should not be left in the drink more than 24 hours.
- Serve with or without ice.The tea can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days after solids have been removed.
Notes
- Wash the strawberries, basil, and lemon before cold brewing.
- You may be tempted to eat the fruit after cold brewing, and you certainly can, but there will be almost no flavor left since it went into the drink.
- Make sure to strain out all solids (tea, fruits, herbs) after 24 hours. The drink can be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 more days.
Nutrition
Calories: 12 | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.2mg