Strawberry Tea Cooler (Print-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Strawberry Syrup
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480 ml water
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150 g white sugar
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400 g sliced fresh strawberries
→ Iced Tea
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1.4 litres water, split as needed
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ice cubes for serving
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5 black tea bags
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fresh mint and strawberry slices to decorate (your call)
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100 g white sugar
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120 ml lemon juice, freshly squeezed
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240 ml homemade strawberry syrup
# Step-by-Step Directions:
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Toss a handful of ice into your glasses. Pour the iced tea in and add some strawberry slices with a few mint leaves on top if you want to get fancy.
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Grab a big pitcher. Pour in the strawberry syrup after it's cooled off, mix with your brewed tea and the rest of the water. Squeeze in that lemon juice and stir until it all comes together.
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Once your tea is still hot, dump in the sugar and stir until every bit melts away.
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Heat up 480 ml of water in a small pot until it's bubbling like crazy. Take it off the burner, drop in those tea bags, and let them hang out for 5 minutes. Pull out the bags and toss them.
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Take your pot off the stove. Strain the mix straight into a container and toss what's left in the strainer. Let your syrup sit until it's fully cooled down.
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In a small pot on medium heat, bring the sugar, sliced strawberries, and water together. Give it a stir now and then. Let it cook for around 30 minutes—or until the strawberries turn really soft.
# Helpful Notes:
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Pick nice red, ripe strawberries for your syrup's best taste punch.
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Go ahead and make your strawberry syrup ahead of time. It stays good for up to three days in the fridge, as long as it's sealed tight.
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You can swap in green tea or tea without caffeine if you want.
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Drink the iced tea within a day for the freshest flavor.