Ingredients:
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup black tea, brewed and cooled
- 1/2 cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 cup ice cubes
Instructions:
- Prepare Strawberry Syrup:
- In a blender, blend the fresh strawberries until smooth.
- Transfer the blended strawberries to a small saucepan and add sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries break down and the mixture thickens into a syrup-like consistency. This usually takes about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the strawberry syrup cool.
- Brew Black Tea:
- Brew a cup of black tea according to the package instructions. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
- Mix Strawberry Milk Tea:
- In a glass, combine the brewed black tea, strawberry syrup, and milk. Stir well to combine. Adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar if needed.
- Add Ice:
- Add ice cubes to the glass to chill the strawberry milk tea.
- Serve:
- Give the drink a final stir before serving.
- Optionally, you can garnish the drink with fresh strawberry slices.
- Enjoy:
- Sip and enjoy your delicious homemade Strawberry Milk Tea!
Feel free to customize this recipe by using different types of tea (green tea, oolong tea, etc.) or adjusting the sweetness to your liking. You can also add tapioca pearls or boba if you want to make it a Strawberry Bubble Tea!
Remember, the measurements and ingredients can be adjusted based on your taste preferences. Enjoy your refreshing Strawberry Milk Tea!