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A close-up of two tall glasses of vanilla strawberry iced tea, filled with ice and sliced strawberries. The drinks are garnished with fresh strawberries and colorful straws, creating a vibrant and refreshing summer beverage.

Vanilla Strawberry Rooibos Iced Tea

A light and cooling iced tea with gentle vanilla warmth and fresh strawberry sweetness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Beverage, Drink
Cuisine: Healthy, International
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g strawberries fresh, ripe, stems removed
  • 600 ml water fresh, cold, filtered if possible
  • 4 teaspoon red rooibos tea loose-leaf or opened tea bags
  • 2 tablespoon honey natural liquid honey, adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla seeds scraped from a vanilla pod or vanilla paste

Equipment

  • 1 Large saucepan Used for heating water and steeping the rooibos tea
  • 1 Fine strainer For straining the tea and optionally smoothing the strawberry purée
  • 1 Blender Needed to purée the strawberries until smooth
  • 1 Large jug Holds the brewed tea while cooling and mixing ingredients
  • 1 Mixing spoon For stirring honey and combining all components
  • 4 Serving glasses Tall glasses are ideal for serving iced tea with ice

Method
 

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan, add the rooibos tea, cover, and let it steep for 10 minutes.
  2. Strain the brewed tea into a large pitcher and leave uncovered to cool slightly.
  3. Hull the strawberries and blend them until completely smooth.
  4. Strain the strawberry purée through a fine sieve if a smoother texture is desired.
  5. Once the tea has cooled to near room temperature, stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
  6. Add the strawberry purée and vanilla seeds to the tea and stir thoroughly.
  7. Pour the iced tea into glasses filled with ice and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 300gCalories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 45mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

This iced tea feels like a quiet spring afternoon in a glass. Naturally caffeine-free and softly sweet, it’s perfect for slowing down and savoring warm-weather moments.

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