Sweet strawberries and aromatic basil give this fruit tea a fresh garden-inspired flavour that feels both playful and sophisticated.

Strawberry Sweetheart Basil Iced Tea with strawberries and fresh basil

Prep time: 10 minutes
Steep time: 7–10 minutes
Chill time: 30 minutes
Servings: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons Majestic Strawberry Sweetheart Tea
  • 1½ cups freshly boiled water
  • ¾ cup sliced strawberries
  • 4 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Simple syrup, optional
  • 1 cup ice

How to Make

  1. Steep the Strawberry Sweetheart Tea for 7–10 minutes, then strain.
  2. Sweeten while warm if needed. Cool and refrigerate.
  3. Place half the strawberries and basil in a pitcher. Press gently to release their flavours without crushing the basil completely.
  4. Add the chilled tea and lemon juice. Stir and allow the flavours to rest for five minutes.
  5. Serve over ice with the remaining strawberries and a fresh basil leaf.

Tea Substitutions

  • Berry Splash Tea for a mixed-berry version.
  • Rose Garden Tea for a floral strawberry variation.

Tea Used in This Recipe