Instant Pot Strawberry Iced Tea
Instant Pot Strawberry Iced Tea, refreshing and so easy to make. We always have a pitcher of sweet tea in the fridge the addition of red ripe strawberries makes it even better!
Servings 10 servings
Equipment
- Instant Pot, Pressure Cooker, Foodie Ninja
- Saucepan
- Pitcher
Ingredients
- 10 cups (2.3 Liters) water, divided 3 cups + 7 cups
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- 6 Iced Tea bags, family-sized
- ⅓ cup (170 grams) organic honey, or sweetener of your choice + to taste
- 16 ounces (454 grams) red ripe strawberries, washed + hulled +quartered
- 1 Tablespoon sugar, to macerate strawberries
- 1 lemon, zested + juiced
- 1 lime, zested + juiced
Instructions
- Add 3 Cups (0.71 l) water, baking soda and 6 tea bags to the Instant Pot insert, place the cover and lock into position. Set the vent to sealing, then select Manual + High Pressure and set the timer to 5 minutes.
- While the Tea brews in the Instant Pot, wash and hull the strawberries, then quarter and toss into the food processor with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Zest the lemon and lime, then squeeze the juice from both into the processor.
- Blitz for a minute and set aside.
- Allow the IP to do a Natural Release for 5 minutes, then do Quick Release to depressurize fully. Remove the tea bags and then add honey or sweetener if using.
- Once you've added the sweetener (if using) add the remaining 7 cups water and allow the tea to chill completely before adding the strawberry puree.
- Stir in the strawberry purée. Fill glasses with ice and pour to the top, garnish with strawberries, lemon wheels, sliced oranges or fruit and herbs of your choice.
Notes
- Prep time is approximate.
- Baking Soda makes a big difference in a pitcher of freshly brewed sweet tea. It neutralizes the tannins in tea and gives a balanced taste.