Description
Refreshing and aromatic, this Orange Rosemary Iced Tea is a delightful twist on a classic beverage. The combination of citrusy orange, earthy rosemary, and zesty ginger creates a unique and flavorful drink that is perfect for any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Tea:
- 4 cups water
- 4 black tea bags
- 3 sprigs of fresh rosemary (thinly sliced)
- 1 large orange (juiced and zested)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 2–3 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)
For Serving:
- Ice cubes
- Orange slices and rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Bring Water to a Boil: In a medium-sized pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Steep the Tea: Remove the pot from the heat and add the black tea bags, rosemary, orange zest, and ginger. Let it steep for 5-7 minutes.
- Add Sugar and Cool: Remove the tea bags and stir in sugar. Let the tea cool slightly.
- Strain and Add Orange Juice: Strain out the rosemary, zest, and ginger. Stir in the freshly squeezed orange juice.
- Chill and Serve: Cool the tea to room temperature, then refrigerate until fully chilled. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with orange slices and rosemary sprigs.
Notes
- You can adjust the sweetness of the tea by adding more or less sugar to suit your taste preferences.
- For a stronger rosemary flavor, you can muddle the rosemary sprigs slightly before adding them to the tea.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Boiling, Steeping, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 45
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Orange Rosemary Iced Tea, Iced Tea Recipe, Citrus Tea, Summer Drink, Refreshing Beverage
