Zesty Orange Rosemary Iced Tea for Your Summer Refreshment

Refresh your summer with this invigorating Orange Rosemary Iced Tea, a delightful blend of zesty orange, earthy rosemary, and a hint of ginger that transforms ordinary afternoons.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Cooling Time 2

Total Time 2 25

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 50

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Tea Base

4 cups filtered water enhances overall flavor
2 bags black tea choose your favorite brand like Assam or Ceylon

For the Infusion

1 large orange juiced and zested
3 sprigs fresh rosemary select aromatic sprigs
1 inch fresh ginger peeled and sliced

For the Sweetness

1 to taste sugar or use stevia as a substitute

For Serving

as needed ice cubes
as needed orange slices optional garnish
as needed rosemary sprigs optional garnish

Equipment

medium-sized pot
fine sieve or strainer
measuring cups

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Boil the water by bringing 4 cups of filtered water to a rolling boil in a medium-sized pot over high heat.
Once boiling, remove from heat and add black tea bags, rosemary sprigs, orange zest, and sliced ginger. Steep for 5-7 minutes.
Remove tea bags and stir in sugar until fully dissolved.
Strain the mixture using a fine sieve to remove solids.
Gently stir in the freshly squeezed orange juice.
Chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours.
Serve over ice and garnish with orange slices and rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and adjust sweetness to preference. Can substitute rosemary with mint for a twist.

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