# Sparkling Strawberry Teas This Homemade Lemonade Iced Tea has a Fruity Twist for the Summer Season By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-06-20 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lemonade-iced-tea References: [buzzfeed](http://www.buzzfeed.com/alisoncaporimo/next-level-tea) & [makeandtakes](http://www.makeandtakes.com/strawberry-lemonade-iced-tea) This homemade lemonade iced tea is the perfect accompaniment to summer time socializing, barbecues, grilling and sunshine. From Make and Takes, the Strawberry Lemonade Iced Tea recipe is a fun and fruity twist on a seasonally appropriate beverage. The Arnold Palmer-style drink is made with [strawberry syrup and seltzer water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spritz-society-2) for a light and refreshing taste. To make your own, you will also need some [black tea bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sweet-tea-beverage) and freshly squeezed lemon juice. For garnish and to keep things cooler than cool, you can also add whole frozen strawberries to the mix. Whether you make a glass or a pitcher, this delicious drink can also become more adult with the [addition of some booze](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/owls-brew-2) (like bourbon). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Homemade Lemonade Iced Tea:** Opportunity for innovative beverage companies to create unique and refreshing homemade lemonade iced tea flavors - **Strawberry Flavored Drinks:** Potential for the development of strawberry-flavored drink products in the beverage industry - **Seasonal Beverages:** Opportunity for seasonal beverage offerings to cater to consumer preferences during the summer season ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Beverage Industry:** Innovative ideas for beverage companies to explore new flavor combinations and beverage offerings - **Food and Beverage Retail:** Opportunity for retail stores to stock and promote homemade lemonade iced tea as a popular summer beverage - **Alcohol and Spirits Industry:** Potential for liquor companies to create unique cocktail recipes using homemade lemonade iced tea as a base ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fruity Hybrid Tea Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/housemade-summer-sips.md) - [Three-in-One Summer Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruit-tea-lemonade.md) - [Hybrid Tea Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueberry-summerade.md) - [Strawberry-Spiked Hard Lemonades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strawberry-hard-lemonade.md) - [Cold Brew Lemon Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-brew-black-tea.md) - [Fruit-Flavored Hard Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fruitflavored-hard-iced-teas.md) - [Refreshing Summer-Inspired Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lipton-fusions.md) - [Functional Canned Summer Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juni.md) - [Real Ingredient-Focused Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milos-tea-company.md)