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Orange Rosemary Iced Tea

Revitalize Your Day with Orange Rosemary Iced Tea

Delight in the refreshing Orange Rosemary Iced Tea, a perfect summer beverage that combines fresh oranges, rosemary, and ginger for a zesty treat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 4 cups Water Use fresh, filtered water
  • 2 bags Black Tea Bags Robust varieties like Assam or Ceylon
For the Citrus Twist
  • 2-3 large Oranges Freshly juiced and zested
For the Herbal Infusion
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Vibrant sprigs for earthy flavor
  • 2-3 slices Fresh Ginger Thinly sliced for warmth
For Sweetness
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust to taste; consider stevia as a substitute
For Serving
  • as needed cups Ice Cubes Essential for chilling
  • as needed Garnish Bright orange slices and aromatic rosemary sprigs

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Fine Mesh Strainer
  • large pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Orange Rosemary Iced Tea
  1. Boil 4 cups of fresh, filtered water in a medium pot over high heat. Once it boils, remove from heat.
  2. Add 2 black tea bags, 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, 1 tablespoon of orange zest, and 2-3 slices of fresh ginger to the hot water. Stir gently.
  3. Allow the mixture to steep for 5-7 minutes. Then remove and discard the tea bags and solids.
  4. Stir in 1/4 to 1/2 cup of sugar until fully dissolved. Adjust sweetness as necessary.
  5. Strain the tea into a large pitcher using a fine mesh strainer.
  6. Mix in the freshly squeezed juice from 2-3 large oranges.
  7. Chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours.
  8. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with orange slices and rosemary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 30gPotassium: 100mgSugar: 25gVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

Quality water enhances flavor. Don't over-steep to avoid bitterness. Adjust sweetness to taste. Strain well for a smooth iced tea.

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