Tea is perfect for all occasions, but Bigelow Green Tea is perfect to help you celebrate St. Patrick's Day and hope Spring is coming soon with a Homemade Strawberry-Green Tea Soda.
My husband and I have always been huge tea drinkers, especially green tea because of the great healthy benefits.
Here are my top five reasons why we love the great health benefits:
1.) Drinking green tea can increase your metabolism.
2.) Green tea contains L-Theanine which can help with depression.
3.) Most of us know green tea is a great antioxidant and can help with aging skin.
4.) Green tea contains smaller dosages of caffeine than other varieties of tea.
5.) Kills bacteria which can help improve your dental health.
There are many more benefits of green tea, but these are the most common ones.
In our house we absolutely love Bigelow Tea. Not only do they have green tea, but they also have so many other varieties. Some of the reasons why we love Bigelow Tea so much is because they have great quality tea - we have never been disappointed!
We absolutely love that they are an American company and they are a great family owned business - 3 generations of great, quality work. They are definitely #AmericasTea in our eyes!
Have you ever noticed why their tea is always so fresh tasting? All of their varieties of tea contain a foil pouch to keep in that awesome freshness. I love it! .
Since I shared with you our favorite brand of green tea, I thought I should share an awesome recipe that contains green tea. It's a perfect beverage to enjoy on St. Patrick's Day with great health benefits!
With the addition of strawberry it makes you look forward to the coming Spring months. I can't wait!
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You can purchase Bigelow Tea and with bonus packs with four extra tea bags (while supplies last) at your local Walmart Supercenter in the same aisle as coffee!
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- 1 pound of fresh strawberries
- 1 cup white granulated sugar
- 1 and ½ cups water
- 1 cup brewed green tea cooled
- ¼ cup homemade strawberry syrup
- seltzer water
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Prepare the strawberries by washing and drying them. Cut off the stems, slice into halves and place into the large saucepan.
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Add granulated sugar and water into the saucepan and allow to simmer for 20 minutes. Skim off the foam as you see it.
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Strain the syrup and do not mash down the strawberries. You do not want cloudy strawberry syrup. Allow to cool.
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While the strawberry syrup is cooling, prepare your brewed green tea however you like and then allow that to completely cool.
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Place ice cubes, strawberry syrup, green tea, and seltzer into a glass.
Lara says
Sounds YUMMY and I love the bright color! Great for a party.
Chelsea says
Thank you, Lara! Great idea about bringing it to a party! Love it. 🙂
Lynsey @MoscatoMom says
I got a huge box of this at Sams - LOVE it! Great flavors!
Donna says
That looks so refreshing! I plan on making this a lot this spring and summer!
Chelsea says
You and me both, Donna!
Beth says
My kids love green tea and strawberries ... I bet they would love this!!
Chelle @ oh just stop already says
Definitely sounds delicious and a great healthy alternative then drinking coffee.
Jenn says
I need to get on the green tea wagon. Can't have black tea anymore due to kidney stones.
Jennifer H says
Yum, yum, yum! I'm all about strawberry drinks! I'll have to try this.
Digna D. says
My son would love this. He loves flavored teas like this. Thank you for sharing.
Chelsea says
If he loves flavored teas, then I think he will enjoy this!
Jennifer Johnson says
So refreshing!! Is it summer yet?
Chelsea says
It definitely is, Jennifer! Oh.. I so wish it was summer already!! So tired of winter.
Cat Davis says
I've never been a fan of green tea but the strawberry addition makes it sound like something I'd love.
Chelsea says
I think you will love it with the strawberry syrup, Cat!
Maria says
I bring these to work and refresh myself plus give me a few moments of clarity while I am in a busy stressful environment.
Tiff @ Babes and Kids says
What a great spin on traditional green tea!
Sarah @ Must Have Mom says
I have some Bigelow green tea on hand and I can't wait to try this recipe!
Chelsea says
I think you'll love it, Sarah!
Lisa - BetweentheKids says
I big puffy heart Bigelow tea! This is a great recipe. Thanks for sharing.
Chelsea says
Thanks, Lisa! 🙂
valmg @ From Val's Kitchen says
I love strawberry tea! I wonder if you could do this without carbonating it?
Chelsea says
Sure thing. You can just omit the carbonated water and add filtered water. 🙂
Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says
Yum, this looks absolutely delicious! We made a strawberry lemonade but I love the idea of a flavored tea!
Chelsea says
Thanks, Jennifer!
Jenny says
oh that looks good. I need this!!
Chelsea says
Thanks, Jenny!
Michelle says
I love flavored iced tea! So going to try this!
Chelsea says
I do too, Michelle! I think you will love it. 🙂
trisha says
I have heard great things about green tea!
Michelle says
This sounds so good, I can't wait for strawberries to be in season to try this! I've been a huge fan of sparkling tea since I stopped drinking soda.
nicole @nicky_olea says
How clever and that looks and sounds very refreshing!
melissa says
This would be perfect now that it is starting to warm up.
Sami says
sounds great! Thanks for the recipe!
Kyleigh @ Petite Chouette says
Oh, this drink makes me want spring to come NOW! Unfortunately I'm still nursing creamy hot chocolate trying to stay warm.... But this recipe looks amazing! And the strawberry syrup is so versatile! I bet it would be super yummy on homemade ice cream. Thanks for sharing, this is being pinned ASAP because first day of spring and I'm cracking this out 🙂
Chelsea says
Thanks for pinning, Kyleigh! I cannot wait for Spring - just tomorrow! I only wish the weather was warmer.
Brandie (@ Home Cooking Memories) says
That looks so refreshing and is such a pretty color! Love all the healthy Bigelow Green Tea benefits you shared. #client
Chelsea says
Thank you so much, Brandie!
Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says
We love flavored iced tea in my house, so this will definitely be one we try out!! I love that you made it with fresh strawberries!
Chelsea says
Thanks, Jocelyn! 🙂
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
I love the Bigelow Green Tea with Mint. One of my all time favs! Great drink, Chelsea. 🙂
Chelsea says
Thank you so much, Julie! 🙂 Happy Spring!
Joy Harris says
Thanks for sharing the Bigelow tea story-now I can't wait to make the delicious sounding strawberry green tea!