Best Strawberry Basil Iced Tea Recipes
STRAWBERRY-BASIL ICED TEA
Strawberries and basil give nuance to iced tea. The drink is toted in an old-fashioned glass jar, with ice added just before serving. Small bags of pistachios are the perfect accompaniment.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Drink Recipes
Yield Makes 2 quarts
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add tea bags, and let steep for 5 minutes.
- Place strawberries in a bowl. Bring water and sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat, add basil, and let steep for 10 minutes. Strain over strawberries; discard basil. Toss to coat. Let stand until cool, about 25 minutes. Combine strawberries (with syrup) and tea in a pitcher. Refrigerate until chilled. Serve over ice, and garnish with basil.
STRAWBERRY BASIL ICED TEA
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
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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