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.

Sb Rana
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This iced tea is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. I love the combination of strawberries and basil.


Sabrina Arcega
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I love strawberry basil iced tea! It's so refreshing and flavorful. I always make a big batch of it in the summer.


Lavar Gaines
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This iced tea sounds like the perfect drink for a summer picnic. I'm going to make it for my next gathering.


anik Islam
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I'm always looking for new iced tea recipes. This one looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Nompumelelo Zethu Gumede
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This iced tea is so refreshing and flavorful. I love that it's made with fresh strawberries and basil.


Farah aamir
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I love the unique flavor of this iced tea. It's the perfect drink to serve at a summer party.


Clyde Wakefield
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This iced tea is the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables.


Malik Faizi
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I'm always looking for new iced tea recipes and this one is a keeper. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my friends and family.


Balaram ratan vishwakarma Balaram
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This iced tea is a great way to use up leftover strawberries. It's also a healthy and refreshing drink.


Colette Fontenot
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I was skeptical about the strawberry basil combination, but it really works! This iced tea is delicious.


siam sadia
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I'm not a big fan of iced tea, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!


Uomar Abdella
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This iced tea is the perfect drink for a hot summer day. It's refreshing and flavorful, and it's also very easy to make.


Success Charles
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This iced tea is easy to make and it's so delicious! I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.


Vick Figcreek
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I was looking for a new iced tea recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! It's now my go-to iced tea recipe.


btsarmymaki
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This iced tea is so refreshing and flavorful! I love the combination of strawberries and basil.


Samantha S
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I've never had iced tea with basil before, but it was surprisingly delicious! The strawberry and basil flavors complement each other perfectly.


Ahmed Rasool
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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 uses fresh strawberries and basil from my garden.