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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Global Beverages » Strawberry Tea (Hot + Iced)

    Published: Jan 4, 2021 | Last Updated On: Aug 16, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Strawberry Tea (Hot + Iced)

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    Made using water, green tea leaves, fresh strawberries, and honey, this flavorful Strawberry Tea delights you one sip at a time. Make this refreshing drink in under 10 minutes. Learn to make it in 2 different styles and serve it hot or iced (vegan, gluten-free).

    Strawberry Tea served in a glass.
    Hot Strawberry Tea
    Strawberry Iced Tea served in a glass.
    Strawberry Iced Tea
    Jump to:
    • About Strawberry Tea
    • Ingredients
    • Variation
    • How To Make Strawberry Tea
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Storage Suggestions
    • You Might Also Like
    • Recipe Card

    About Strawberry Tea

    Strawberry Tea is a red, sweet, fruity, and freshly brewed tea flavored with fresh summer strawberries. When summer sets in and the market are flooded with red juicy strawberries, I stock my fridge with these beauties, and this tea is made on a roll!

    It is a great sweet tea to give your everyday beverage a break and try something healthier and fruity. It has no artificial colors or flavors, tastes like store-bought drinks, and can be sugar-free. 

    Strawberry-flavored tea is tasty, yes, but it also has many health benefits, so I like to include it in my daily diet.

    It helps cure ailments like diarrhea, skin inflammation, and joint pains. This tea is rich in antioxidants, vitamin C, potassium, and manganese and helps the brain function faster.

    So what are you waiting for? If it’s the strawberry season, buy some and make this refreshing drink yourself.

    Bonus, I am sharing 2 ways to make strawberry green tea. Serve it hot, add a few ice cubes to the glass, and serve chilled.

    I have tons of beverage recipes on the blog. Do check them out too.

    This recipe is vegan and gluten-free and can be scaled easily.

    If you are looking for more strawberry recipes, here are some of my favorites

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    Ingredients

    Strawberry tea ingredients.

    Strawberries – Fresh strawberries are the best to make this tea.

    Honey – I used honey to sweeten the tea. You can also use agave syrup, maple syrup, white or brown sugar, or sugar-free substitutes like stevia or monk fruit. Adjust the amount as per your taste.

    Tea Leaves – I have used loose green tea here, but you can also use tea bags.

    Other tea like black tea, chamomile, black tea, and earl grey also works well in this recipe.

    For best results, ensure you brew the tea to the proper temperature and for the recommended time.

    Variation

    If you like me and love to make adult versions of their drinks, chill the brewed tea, add a splash of vodka, white rum, or tequila, and pour it over ice. I promise you this unique cocktail will be your summer favorite.

    You can also make a mimosa by blending this tea with sparkling wine.

    Mix the tea with lemonade and make a strawberry lemonade.

    How To Make Strawberry Tea

    Strawberry Tea Using Chopped Strawberries

    Preparation

    Start by preparing the strawberries. Wash 10-12 strawberries and chop off their top leafy part. Chop them into small pieces.

    Make Hot Strawberry Green Tea

    Add 4 cups of water and ½ cup of chopped strawberries to a medium-sized saucepan and boil over medium-high heat.

    Water and strawberries added to a pan.

    Once the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes.

    Tea simmering.

    Switch off the heat, add 2 teaspoon loose green tea leaves (or 2 tea bags) to the pan, and stir gently.

    Green tea leaves added to the pan.

    Cover the pan with a lid and let the tea steep for 2 minutes.

    Do not brew the tea for longer. Otherwise, it may turn bitter. I feel 2 minutes is a perfect brewing time.

    Pan covered with a lid.

    Add 2 tablespoon honey and mix well.

    Note – According to Ayurveda, cooking honey destroys its medicinal benefits. So always add it to your recipes after switching off the heat.

    Honey added to the pan.

    Divide the remaining ¼ cup of chopped strawberries between 4 serving cups.

    Chopped strawberries added to a glass.

    Strain the tea in the cups using a tea strainer and discard the cooked strawberries.

    Serve immediately.

    Tea strained in the glass.

    Make Strawberry Iced Tea

    Once the tea is ready, strain it and cool it to room temperature. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.

    Note – Making iced tea while the brewed tea is still warm will melt your ice, leaving you with a watery room-temperature drink.

    Add chopped strawberries and 1-2 lime slices to the serving glass.

    Chopped strawberries and lime slice added to a glass.

    Fill the glass with ice cubes.

    ce cubes added to the glass.

    Pour the tea over ice and serve immediately.

    Strawberry tea poured over ice.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgjqHVN7ngY&t=23s

    Strawberry Tea Using Strawberry Puree

    Strawberry tea made using pureed strawberries.

    Add 4 cups of water to a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.

    Water boiling in a pan.

    Once the water boils, switch off the heat and stir in 2 teaspoon of green tea leaves.

    Green tea leaves added to the pan.

    Cover the pan with a lid and let the tea steep for 2 minutes.

    Pan covered with a lid.
    Steeped tea.

    While the tea is steeping, add ½ cup of chopped strawberries to a blender and blend until smooth.

    Strawberries added to a blender.
    Smooth puree made.

    Strain the tea in a jug using a tea strainer.

    Tea straining in a jug.

    Add the strawberry puree to the jug and stir well.

    Strawberry puree added to the jug.
    Stirred well.

    Pour the tea over ice and serve immediately.

    Ready strawberry tea using pureed strawberries.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnE1qQpszvQ

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to make strawberry milk tea?

    You can make this tea with milk too. Brew 2 green tea bags in 2 cups of water. Puree the strawberries. Stir together brewed tea, pureed strawberries, and 2 cups of chilled milk. Pour over ice and serve chilled. You can also add boba pearls to this tea.

    Can we use frozen strawberries to make strawberry tea?

    Yes, you can make this tea using thawed frozen strawberries too. However, frozen strawberries lose their sweet and tangy flavor over time and don’t give as good results as fresh ones when used to make this tea.

    Can we make strawberry green tea using other fruits?

    You can combine strawberries with other fruits like mangoes, peaches, watermelon, pineapple, etc.

    Storage Suggestions

    If you want to drink it warm, I recommend making it fresh. But if you plan to sip it chilled, you can brew this tea and refrigerate it for up to a day.

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    Made using water, green tea leaves, fresh strawberries, and honey, this flavorful Strawberry Tea delights you one sip at a time. Make this refreshing drink in under 10 minutes. Learn to make it in 2 different styles and serve it hot or iced (vegan, gluten-free).

    Strawberry Tea Recipe

    Made using water, green tea leaves, fresh strawberries, and honey, this flavorful Strawberry Tea delights you one sip at a time. Make this refreshing drink in under 10 minutes. Learn to make it in 2 different styles and serve it hot or iced.
    4.67 from 9 votes
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    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: American, Continental
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 42kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 4 cups water
    • ½ cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
    • 2 teaspoons loose green tea bags (or 2 tea bags)
    • 2 tablespoons honey (use maple syrup or agave nectar for vegan)

    For Serving

    • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh strawberries
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    Instructions

    Make Hot Strawberry Tea

    • Add water and strawberries to a medium-sized saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
    • Once the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
    • Switch off the heat, add green tea leaves to the pan, and stir gently.
    • Cover the pan with a lid and let the tea steep for 2 minutes.
    • Do not brew the tea for longer, otherwise, it may turn bitter. I feel 2 minutes is a perfect brewing time.
    • Add honey and mix well.
    • Divide the chopped strawberries meant for serving between 4 serving cups.
    • Strain the tea in the cups using a tea strainer and discard the cooked strawberries.
    • Serve immediately.

    Make Strawberry Iced Tea

    • Once the tea is ready, strain it and cool it to room temperature. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
    • Add chopped strawberries meant for serving and 1-2 lime slices to 4 serving glasses.
    • Fill the glasses with ice cubes.
    • Pour the tea over ice and serve immediately.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y39JEtqDYfM

    Notes

    Adjust the sweetener as per your liking.
    Add in some lemon juice for extra tartness.
    This recipe can be scaled easily. 
    Strawberry Tea Using Strawberry Puree
    Add 4 cups of water to a saucepan and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat.
    Once the water comes to a boil, switch off the heat and stir in 2 teaspoons of green tea leaves.
    Cover the pan with a lid and let the tea steep for 2 minutes.
    While the tea is steeping, add ½ cup of chopped strawberries to a blender and blend until smooth.
    Strain the tea in a jug using a tea strainer.
    Add the strawberry puree to the jug and stir well.
    Pour the tea over ice and serve immediately.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 42kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Manjula Bharath

      January 07, 2014 at 6:45 am

      omg such an refreshing strawberry flavored tea 🙂 fabulous clicks dear !!

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    2. iz

      January 07, 2014 at 9:22 pm

      Just made this refreshing drink. So perfect! Has a wonderful flavor, and very easy to prepare. Thank you very much.

      Reply
    3. Layla

      February 18, 2023 at 9:11 pm

      Can you leave out the green tea?

      Reply
      • Neha Mathur

        February 20, 2023 at 3:30 am

        Yes, sure, you can.

        Reply

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