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Orange Rosemary Iced Tea

Delight in Refreshing Orange Rosemary Iced Tea Bliss

Enjoy a perfect blend of citrus sweetness and herbal warmth in this Orange Rosemary Iced Tea.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brew
  • 4 cups Water Acts as the base for brewing tea
  • 3 bags Black Tea Opt for Assam or Ceylon for a bold experience
For the Flavor
  • 1 medium Fresh Orange Both juice and zest used
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Look for bright green sprigs for maximum flavor
  • 5 slices Fresh Ginger Slice thinly to release fragrant essence
  • to taste tbsp Sugar Can substitute with honey
To Serve
  • as needed Ice Cubes Essential for chilling your drink
  • optional Orange Slices For garnish
  • optional Rosemary Sprigs For garnish

Equipment

  • Medium-sized pot
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • Large Pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil the Water: Bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil in a medium-sized pot.
  2. Add the Ingredients: Add 3 black tea bags, 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary, the zest of 1 orange, and 5 thin slices of fresh ginger to the hot water. Stir gently to infuse flavors.
  3. Steep and Remove Tea Bags: Let steep for about 5-7 minutes, then remove the tea bags to prevent bitterness.
  4. Sweeten the Tea: While warm, add sugar to taste, stirring until dissolved.
  5. Strain the Infusion: Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the tea into a large pitcher, removing solids.
  6. Chill the Tea: Allow to reach room temperature, then refrigerate for 1-2 hours.
  7. Serve with Style: Fill glasses with ice and pour chilled tea over, garnishing with orange slices and rosemary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gPotassium: 90mgSugar: 12gVitamin C: 20mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4-5 days. For longer storage, freeze iced tea concentrate in ice cube trays.

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