Step-by-Step Instructions
- Brew the jasmine tea. Add jasmine green tea bags or loose leaf jasmine tea to hot water and steep for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the tea before it becomes bitter.
- Sweeten while warm. Stir in honey, sugar, or agave while the tea is still warm so it dissolves smoothly.
- Make the strawberry puree. Blend strawberries with lemon juice until juicy and smooth. Add a splash of water if needed.
- Strain if desired. For a smooth café-style strawberry iced tea, strain the puree through a fine mesh sieve. For a thicker fruit tea, leave it unstrained.
- Combine the tea and fruit. Stir the strawberry puree into the jasmine tea. Add cold water to lighten the drink.
- Chill the tea. Refrigerate until cold, or pour it directly over a full glass of ice if serving right away.
- Prepare the glasses. Add ice cubes, strawberry slices, lemon slices, and mint leaves to tall glasses.
- Pour and serve. Pour the strawberry jasmine iced tea over the ice. Stir gently and enjoy while cold, fruity, floral, and refreshing.
Pro Tip: Use ripe strawberries for the best pink color and natural sweetness. If the berries are pale or not very sweet, add a little strawberry syrup.
Pro Tip: Do not over-steep jasmine green tea. A short steep keeps the flavor smooth and lets the strawberry shine.
Healthy Tips & Daily Wellness
This strawberry jasmine iced tea is a refreshing fruit tea recipe that can be made as light or sweet as you like. Fresh strawberries bring natural fruit flavor, jasmine tea adds a smooth floral base, and lemon juice gives the drink a bright finish.
For a lower-sugar version, use ripe strawberries and reduce the added honey or sugar. You can also add extra lemon, mint, or cucumber slices for more flavor without extra sweetness.
For a hydration-style summer drink, add coconut water or sparkling water right before serving. This keeps the drink fresh, colorful, and light.
If you are sensitive to caffeine, use decaf jasmine tea or make the drink with a lighter steep. You can also serve it as an afternoon refresher with lots of ice and fresh fruit.
