🧂 Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• ½ cup fresh lemon juice
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 3 black tea bags
• 4 cups hot water
• ice
• lemon slices
• strawberry slices
• fresh mint

📖 Instructions

🍵 Brew the Tea
Steep tea bags in 4 cups of hot water for about 5 minutes.
Remove tea bags and let the tea cool to room temp, then refrigerate until chilled.

🌀 Make the Strawberry Lemonade Base
In a blender, combine strawberries, lemon juice, sugar, and 1 cup water.
Blend until smooth.
Strain through a fine mesh sieve if you prefer a smoother texture (optional).

❄️ Mix and Chill
In a large pitcher, combine the chilled tea and the strawberry lemonade base.
Stir well and taste — adjust sweetness with more sugar or lemon juice if needed.
Chill in the fridge or serve immediately over ice.

🍸 Serve
Pour into glasses over ice.
Garnish with lemon wheels, strawberry slices, or fresh mint for an extra fresh touch.

🔄 Variations:
Sparkling version: Top with sparkling water instead of regular water in the blend.
Boozy twist: Add a splash of vodka or rum for a fun cocktail version.
Herbal touch: Steep the tea with a sprig of mint or basil for an aromatic upgrade.