Strawberry Sweet Tea (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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8 cups water, divided
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8 black tea bags
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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4 cups strawberries, chopped
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1.5 cups granulated sugar
# Instructions:
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Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Once boiling, remove from the heat and add the tea bags. Steep for 5 minutes.
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Remove the tea bags from the water, squeezing any excess tea out with a pair of tongs. Transfer the tea into a large pitcher with 4 additional cups of water and baking soda.
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Using the same saucepan, add the remaining 2 cups of water, strawberries, and sugar, and bring to a low simmer for 20 minutes.
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Remove the strawberries from the heat and allow the syrup to cool. Strain the strawberries through a fine mesh sieve into a small cup or pitcher, pressing the juice out of the berries.
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Add the syrup to the large pitcher with tea and stir. Pour and serve over ice.
# Notes:
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Serve over ice for a refreshing drink on hot days.