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Orange Rosemary Iced Tea

Delightfully Refreshing Orange Rosemary Iced Tea Recipe

Enjoy a delicious Orange Rosemary Iced Tea, a refreshing drink perfect for summer with natural sweetness and invigorating flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 4 cups Water
  • 4 bags Black Tea Bags Assam or Ceylon recommended
For the Flavor
  • 1 large Orange fresh juice and zest
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary select vibrant green sprigs
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger thinly sliced
  • 2-3 tbsp Sugar to taste, adjust as needed
For Serving
  • Ice Cubes essential for chilling
  • Orange Slices and Rosemary Sprigs optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Measuring cups
  • Pitcher
  • jug
  • strainer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by boiling 4 cups of water in a medium pot over high heat.
  2. Remove from heat, and add the black tea bags, rosemary sprigs, orange zest, and thinly sliced ginger.
  3. Once steeped, remove tea bags and stir in desired amount of sugar while the tea is warm.
  4. Strain the tea into a large pitcher to remove solids, then mix in freshly squeezed orange juice.
  5. Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours.
  6. When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over them.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust sweetness to your preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4-5 days.

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