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A glass of strawberry green tea sits in front of two glasses and fresh strawberries in the background.
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Strawberry Green Tea

Quench your thirst this summer with a refreshing and delicious strawberry green tea. Enjoy the sweet and slightly tart taste of summer in every sip. Try it now and make summer unforgettable!
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 7kcal
Author Marly McMillen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups filtered water
  • 1 green tea bag
  • ½ teaspoon matcha powder (optional)
  • 3 medium strawberries (plus more for serving)
  • 2 slices fresh lime
  • sweetener (optional)
  • 2 fresh mint leaves
Cups - Metric

Instructions

  • Heat water in a saucepan or microwave until hot but not boiling.
  • Remove from heat and add the green tea bag. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Optional: After the green tea has steeped, stir in matcha powder.
  • Add ice to a large mason jar until it's ¾ filled.
  • Use a fork to mash the strawberries. Add mashed strawberries and lime slices to the ice.
    A hand holds a fork, mashing strawberries on a plate.
  • Remove tea bag from the water and discard. Pour warm tea into the pitcher with the ice.
    Green tea is being poured from a pyrex measuring cup into a mason jar with ice, mashed strawberries, and, lime slices.
  • To serve add sweetener of choice and fresh mint leaves.

Notes

If you don't have fresh ginger, substitute ½ to 1 teaspoon of dried ground ginger.
Nutritional estimates are for zero-calorie sweeteners.

Nutrition

Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 57IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.2mg