Ingredients:
1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
1/2 cup honey or sweetener of choice
4 cups water
8 black tea bags
Juice of 1 lemon
Ice cubes
Fresh mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
In a medium saucepan, combine the strawberries, honey, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the strawberries are soft and the mixture is syrupy. 
Remove from heat and strain the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing the strawberries to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids. 
In a separate saucepan, bring the remaining 3 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add the tea bags, and steep for 5-7 minutes, depending on your desired strength. 
Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool to room temperature. 
Once the tea is cooled, stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and the strawberry syrup. 
Fill a large pitcher with ice cubes and pour the strawberry iced tea over the ice. 
Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired. 
Serve immediately and enjoy! 
Notes:
Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey or sweetener to taste. For a more intense strawberry flavor, let the tea chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8