Iced Tea with Strawberry-Pineapple Shrub

Cheers to this refreshing drink, perfect for the warm days coming ahead. This Iced Tea recipe calls to make 1 gallon! Store it in the fridge to come for more at a later time, or share with friends while hosting! Either way, you will be glad you have it.

Ingredients: makes 1 gallon of tea

Strawberry-Pineapple Shrub:
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup fresh strawberries, trimmed and chopped
1 cup pineapple, trimmed and chopped
2 tablespoon Strawberry Balsamic 

In addition, you will need:
3 green tea bags or tea of your choice
3 quarts hot water
1 quart of ice cubes
fresh pineapples and strawberries for garnish

Instructions:
Place strawberry-pineapple shrub ingredients (water, sugar, strawberries, pineapple, and balsamic) in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a low simmer, over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

Steep tea bags in hot water and cool to room temperature. Once cooled to room temperature, add ice (optional if drinking right away).

Strain shrub into the tea (alternatively, you do not have to strain, adding the cooked pineapple and strawberries to your tea) and stir to combine.

Refrigerate or fill serving glasses with ice and pour in the iced tea. Garnish glasses with fresh strawberries and pineapple before serving