Basil Strawberry White Iced Tea

Name: Basil Strawberry White Iced Tea
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1.65 L water; 6 item white tea bags (Pai Mu Tan or White Peony); 300 g fresh strawberries (hulled and halved); 50 g white sugar; 180 ml water; 0.125 tsp fine sea salt (pinch); 12-15 g fresh basil leaves (packed cup); item ice; item fresh strawberry slices; item fresh basil leaves

Elegant iced white tea layered with a light strawberry syrup and fresh basil aroma. Soft, botanical, and delicately fruity — clean summer refreshment built on restraint, clarity, and zero heaviness.

basil strawberry white iced tea served over ice with fresh strawberries and basil

Prep Time : 20 min

Cook Time : 10 min

Servings : 8

Prep Time :

20 min

Cook Time :

10 min

Servings :

Ingredients

White Tea Base

• 1.65 L water

• 6 white tea bags (Pai Mu Tan / White Peony) — this one on Amazon

Light Strawberry Syrup

• 300 g fresh strawberries, hulled and halved

• ¼ cup (50 g) white sugar

• ¾ cup (180 ml) water

• Pinch of fine sea salt (about ⅛ tsp)

Basil Finish

• ½ packed cup fresh basil leaves (about 12–15 g)

To Serve

• Ice

• Fresh strawberry slices

• Fresh basil leaves

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Directions

Brew the White Tea
Heat the water to 75–80°C (167–176°F), do not boil. Add the white tea and steep for 3–4 minutes. Remove the tea bags or strain the leaves and let the tea cool to lukewarm.
Make the Light Strawberry Syrup
In a small saucepan, combine the strawberries, sugar, water, and a pinch of fine sea salt. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat and cook for 8–10 minutes, just until the strawberries soften and release their juice. Do not reduce aggressively or let it turn jammy. Remove from heat.
Strain the Syrup
Strain the syrup through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl or measuring jug. Do not press the solids. Discard the strawberries and let the syrup cool completely.
Sweeten the Tea
While the tea is still slightly warm, stir in 120–160 ml of the cooled strawberry syrup. Taste and adjust carefully — this should read fresh and aromatic, not sweet.
Add Basil Aroma
Gently clap the basil leaves between your hands to release aroma, then add them to the tea. Let infuse for 5–8 minutes only, then remove promptly to prevent bitterness and vegetal notes.
Chill
Refrigerate the tea for 1–2 hours until fully cold and balanced.
Serve
Fill glasses with ice, pour over the chilled basil strawberry white iced tea, and garnish with fresh strawberry slices and basil leaves.

*Notes :

The syrup is intentionally light; the pinch of salt amplifies strawberry without extra sugar.
Basil goes in last and briefly — longer contact bulldozes both tea and fruit.
White tea must stay soft and present; bitterness kills this drink instantly.
Best enjoyed within 24 hours for clean aroma and color.

Nutrition Facts

( per ~200 ml serving )

Calories

~35 kcal

Protein

0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~9 g

Calories

~35 kcal

Protein

0 g

Fat

0 g

Carbs

~9 g

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