This strawberry sweet tea recipe is simple to make and uses plump, fresh strawberries. The perfect refreshment on a hot summer day!

Why this recipe works

Making homemade sweet tea isn’t difficult. You start with making your strawberry simple syrup that produces a beautiful bright red color, then pour it into a pitcher with your tea bags and let it steep. It’s that easy!

A tall thirst-quenching glass of strawberry sweet tea is sure to cool you down in the heat. Whether it’s this strawberry tea or our peach iced tea, fruit-infused teas are something we like to keep in our refrigerator all summer long and are always a hit when served at potlucks or BBQs.

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Ingredients you will need

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

Ingredient Info and Substitution Suggestions

STRAWBERRIES – You want nice ripe strawberries for this recipe. If you’d like to add more strawberries to your tea when serving, plan to purchase another bunch.

TEA BAGS – I prefer using Lipton Cold Brew Tea Bags. While we use Lipton, you can use any brand you like. If you do not have the tea bags we use in this recipe, you can simply make 1 gallon of tea with the tea bags you have according to their directions.

How to Make Strawberry Sweet Tea

These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. You can Jump to Recipe to get the printable version of this recipe, complete with measurements and instructions at the bottom.

Rinse the strawberries and remove the tops. Slice into four equal size portions. The type of cut does not matter.
Add the strawberries, sugar, and water to a saucepan. Heat over medium to bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for 10 minutes. The liquid will be deep red in color and start to thicken.
Strain the liquid from the strawberry mixture into a large bowl. Allow the simple syrup to cool to room temperature.

EXPERT TIP: You can put the bowl in an ice bath to speed up the process.
Add the water and tea bags to your canister. Be sure to tape or trap the tags on the outside of the canister for easy removal. Allow to steep for 30 minutes to overnight depending on the flavor you would like.
Remove the tea bags. Stir in lemon juice, strawberry simple syrup, lemon slices, and ice. You can add sliced strawberries to the tea before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use premade simple syrup?

Yes, if you have store bought strawberry simple syrup you can substitute this for the homemade version in the recipe card.

Do I have to use cold brew tea bags?

While we use cold brew tea bags, you can still make this tea the traditional way. Simply brew your tea, cool it, then continue with the recipe.

This easy strawberry sweet tea recipe is bursting with fresh and fruity flavors. All you need are tea bags, strawberries, sugar, and water!

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This post was originally published here on April 22, 2021.