Iced Strawberry Passion Tea Recipes

ICED STRAWBERRY PASSION TEA

Steps:

• Rinse and cut fresh strawberries into large pieces.
• Put water, sugar and strawberries in a pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir until all the sugar is dissolved.
• After the sugar is dissolved, reduce heat to a simmer and let strawberries steep in syrup for about 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Pour the syrup through cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer. Discard the strawberries or save for another use.
• Let the strawberry syrup cool and then refrigerate.
• Bring 4 cups of filtered water to a boil.
• Pour boiling water over 1 large Tazo iced passion tea bag or 8 small tea bags in a glass or heat -proof pitcher.
• Steep the passion tea for 5 minutes and remove tea bag(s).
• Let the tea concentrate cool and store in refrigerator.
• To make a iced strawberry passion tea, put ice in a 24 ounce glass.
• Pour remaining ingredients (tea, water and syrup) over ice and stir.
• To make iced strawberry passion tea lemonade use lemonade in place of water.
• To make iced strawberry & coconut passion tea latte use coconut milk in place of water.
• Garnish with strawberries, oranges, lemons or decorative ice. (optional)

ICED STRAWBERRY TEA

Steps:

• Set aside five strawberries. Place the remaining strawberries in blender; cover and puree. Strain into pitcher. Stir in the tea, sugar and lemon juice until sugar is dissolved. Chill. , Serve in chilled glasses over ice. Garnish with reserved berries.

STRAWBERRY-BASIL ICED TEA

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.