Strawberry Basil Iced Tea Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a saucepan, bring water to a boil.
• STEP 2.Add the tea bags and let them steep for 5 minutes.
• STEP 3.Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature.
• STEP 4.In a blender, combine strawberries, basil leaves, and sugar.
• STEP 5.Blend until smooth.
• STEP 6.Strain the strawberry-basil mixture to remove any solids.
• STEP 7.Combine the strawberry-basil mixture with the cooled tea.
• STEP 8.Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• STEP 9.Serve the strawberry basil iced tea over ice and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

Cooking Tips

• You can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar according to your taste.
• For a stronger basil flavor, muddle the basil leaves before blending them with the strawberries.
• Add a squeeze of lemon juice for a tangy twist.

Storage and Serving

• Store the strawberry basil iced tea in a sealed container in the refrigerator.
• Serve the iced tea chilled and over ice.
• Garnish each glass with fresh basil leaves for an extra touch of freshness.