STRAWBERRY BASIL ICED TEA

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I made this using Thai basil and what a treat that was. If you have regular basil that will be fine too. Cooking time is chill time.

Provided by Annacia

Categories     Beverages

Time 2h15m

Yield 1 sm pitcher

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 black tea bags, your favorite
4 cups water
1 cup basil leaves
sugar, to taste (or sweetener of choice)
1 cup water
10 large strawberries (sliced or chopped)
ice cube

Steps:

  • Brew tea for 5 to 8 minutes in 4 of boiling water (off heat).
  • Remove the tea bags.
  • Separately boil1 cup of water and add sugar and 1 cup of basil leaves, brew covered (off heat) for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the basil and add chopped strawberries and let it chill in the fridge.
  • Add the basil strawberry syrup to the cool or cold brewed tea.
  • Serve in glasses with ice and enjoy!.

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