A glass drink dispenser labeled “Strawberry Oolong” is filled with tea and lemon slices, offering a refreshing take on a classic Strawberry Iced Tea Recipe. Plastic cups, white balloons, and a bouquet of white flowers sit nearby. The word “Recipe” is overlaid on the image.
April 29, 2024

Strawberry Iced Tea Recipe with St. James Strawberry Oolong and Strawberry Simple Syrup

The St. James Tearoom

This Strawberry Iced Tea Recipe is perfect for all your upcoming celebrations like Mother’s Day, Baby Showers, Bridal Showers, and Graduations! It uses our very own St. James Strawberry Oolong tea, and we have even included instructions for a Strawberry Simple Syrup for those of you who like your tea sweetened.

Best of all, it is an easy cold-brew recipe, so all you have to do is prepare it and forget about it until the next day!

Looking for a second iced tea option to serve at your celebration? Try what we did: pairing our Peach Iced Tea Recipe (Caffeine-Free) alongside this Strawberry Iced Tea Recipe.

A glass beverage dispenser filled with strawberry oolong iced tea and lemon slices, inspired by a refreshing Strawberry Iced Tea Recipe, sits on a wooden table next to a stack of clear cups and a vase of light green flowers.

Strawberry Iced Tea Recipe with St. James Strawberry Oolong and Strawberry Simple Syrup

Servings: 2 gallons
Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz. of our St. James Strawberry Oolong loose leaf tea
  • tea bags
  • cold filtered water
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup strawberries

Equipment

  • 1 2-gallon-sized dispenser with lid

Instructions
 

  1. Divide the St. James Strawberry Oolong loose leaf tea into tea bags; we used 8 bags of 1.5 oz each.
  2. Fill the dispenser with 2 gallons of cold filtered water. Hang the tea bags along the side of the dispenser in the water; be sure to keep the open tops of the bags secured with the dispenser’s lid to avoid spilling the loose leaves into the water directly. Refrigerate overnight for 12 hours.
  3. Bring water, sugar, and strawberries to a simmer in a medium saucepan on medium-high heat, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Strain out remaining strawberry pieces. Let cool before refrigerating overnight.
  4. Remove tea bags after 12 hours. For sweetened tea, stir the strawberry simple syrup directly into the tea, or serve on the side.

Notes

St. James Iced Tea Secret:

Wondering about the color of the ice cubes in the photo? We made the ice cubes out of the same tea we iced! This is one of our oldest tricks to keep your tea from watering down with normal ice cubes. Brew hot tea for the ice cubes at least one night before. Let the tea cool before pouring into ice cube trays. Put your trays in the freezer until your ice cubes are frozen and ready to serve.
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Two large drink dispensers on a white dresser with clear cups, a bouquet of green hydrangeas, and pink and cream balloons decorating the area set a delightful scene. One dispenser features a refreshing Strawberry Iced Tea Recipe, perfect for guests to enjoy. A round mirror hangs on the wall behind them, reflecting the festive setup.

Looking for a second option to serve at your next celebration? Try what we did: pairing our Peach Iced Tea Recipe (Caffeine-Free) alongside this Strawberry Iced Tea Recipe with St. James Strawberry Oolong and Strawberry Simple Syrup!