Surfside Tea Recipe
ICED TEA, 1/2 TEA 1/2 LEMONADE, OR STRAWBERRY LEMONADE
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Ingredients
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Iced Tea Base
Strawberry Lemonade (Optional)
Method
Prepare Iced Tea Base
- 1
Boil Water
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.
- 2
Brew Tea
Once boiling, remove from heat and add 4 black tea bags. Let steep for 5-7 minutes.
- 3
Sweeten Tea
Remove the tea bags and stir in 1 cup of sugar until fully dissolved.
- 4
Cool the Tea
Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until chilled.
- 5
Add Lemon Juice
Once cooled, mix in 1 cup of lemon juice and stir well.
Prepare Strawberry Lemonade (Optional)
- 6
Blend Strawberries
In a blender, combine 1 cup of fresh strawberries, 1 cup of water, and 1 cup of sugar. Blend until smooth.
- 7
Strain Mixture
Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds, collecting the liquid in a bowl.
- 8
Combine with Lemon Juice
In a pitcher, mix the strained strawberry liquid with 1 cup of lemon juice. Stir well.