This is true Southern sweet tea with a homemade strawberry syrup—sweet, smooth, and perfect over ice.
Homemade Strawberry Syrup
Ingredients
• 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled & sliced
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional, brightens flavor)
Instructions
1. Add strawberries, sugar, and water to a saucepan.
2. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
3. Simmer 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until strawberries break down.
4. Mash strawberries gently with a spoon or masher.
5. Simmer 5 more minutes, then remove from heat.
6. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing to release all syrup.
7. Stir in lemon juice if using.
8. Let cool. Syrup will thicken as it cools.
Store syrup in the fridge up to 1 week.
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Southern Sweet Tea
Ingredients
• 4 cups water
• 4 black tea bags
• Ice
Instructions
1. Bring water to a rolling boil.
2. Remove from heat and add tea bags.
3. Steep 5–7 minutes (strong tea is key for Southern sweet tea).
4. Remove tea bags.
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Assemble the Strawberry Sweet Tea
1. While tea is still hot, stir in ½–¾ cup strawberry syrup, to taste.
2. Let tea cool, then refrigerate until cold.
3. Serve over plenty of ice
Optional Southern Touches
• Add a splash of lemon juice to the tea
• Garnish with fresh strawberries or lemon slices
• For a pitcher that’s extra sweet (true Southern-style), use the full ¾ cup syrup #fblifestyle
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