STRAWBERRY-BASIL ICED TEA

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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

8 black-tea bags
1 pound strawberries, hulled and halved (quartered if large)
1 cup water, plus more for steeping
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup fresh basil, plus more for serving
Ice, for serving

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.

selangene maatla
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I've tried this recipe several times, and I've never been able to get it right. The tea is always too weak or too strong.


Thobani Keyise
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This tea is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I like the flavor of the strawberries and basil.


Lex Effect
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I'm not a big fan of strawberry basil iced tea, but this recipe is pretty good.


Samila John
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This tea is the perfect drink for a summer party.


Bedprakash Chaudhary
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I love the combination of strawberries and basil in this tea. It's so unique and flavorful.


Omid Sediqi
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This tea is so refreshing and delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Trishonda Johnson
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in our house.


Bd Star
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This tea is the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.


Okpara Chukwuma
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I love that this tea is made with fresh strawberries and basil. It's so much better than the store-bought stuff.


Melanie Carrillo
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This tea is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue.


Driton Pacolli
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I'm not a big fan of iced tea, but this one is really good. It's not too sweet, and the basil adds a nice flavor.


Saqib Baloch67
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This tea is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it ahead of time and have it ready for when I need it.


Bollywood Ka bat
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I made this tea for a party I was hosting, and everyone loved it. It was the perfect drink for a hot summer day.


Benjamin Eshun
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This is the best iced tea I've ever had. The combination of strawberries and basil is perfect.


MOHAMMED ASHWAK
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I've made this tea several times now, and it's always a hit. My friends and family love it.


Azhar Shaheen
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This strawberry basil iced tea is the perfect summer drink! It's refreshing, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that it's not too sweet, and the basil adds a nice touch of flavor.