Brew the Tea:

• Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Once it boils, remove it from the heat and add the tea bags. Let the tea steep for about 5-7 minutes, then remove the tea bags and set the tea aside to cool.

Prepare the Strawberry Syrup:

• While the tea is cooling, combine the sliced strawberries and sugar in a separate saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the strawberries release their juice and the sugar dissolves. This should take about 5-10 minutes.
• Once the strawberries have softened and the mixture has thickened slightly, use a spoon or potato masher to mash the strawberries and release more juice. Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool.

Combine the Tea and Strawberry Syrup:

• After the tea has cooled to room temperature and the strawberry syrup is ready, strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to remove any solids. Pour the strawberry syrup into the cooled tea and stir to combine.

Adjust the Sweetness:

• Taste the strawberry sweet tea and adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding more sugar if needed, or a little lemon juice for extra brightness.

Serve:

• Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the strawberry sweet tea over the ice. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices or mint leaves, if desired.