1-First: bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a small pot or microwave. Once it’s bubbling, remove from heat and steep 4-5 family-size tea bags in that hot water for 10 minutes, then toss the bags. Y’all, this step is crucial for that rich tea flavor without any bitterness creeping in.

2-Next: dice those 4 cups of ripe strawberries and puree them in a food processor to get about 1 cup of juice. Don’t forget to strain it through a mesh strainer, keeping the juice and saying goodbye to the pulp. Now, in a large pitcher, mix the brewed tea, strawberry juice, and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar until it all dissolves nicely.

3-Add in the remaining 4 cups of cold water and give it a good stir. Pop that pitcher in the fridge until it’s ice cold, then serve it over ice with a garnish of frozen or fresh strawberries and mint if you like. For more refreshing ideas, folks often pair this with light salads like our shrimp salad recipe for a full summer meal.