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Orange Rosemary Iced Tea

Brighten Your Day with Orange Rosemary Iced Tea Bliss

Refreshing and all-natural, this Orange Rosemary Iced Tea is a perfect complement to sunny days and casual gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 50
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 4 cups Water Fresh
  • 4 bags Black Tea Bags Assam or Ceylon recommended
For the Flavoring
  • 1 large Orange (juiced and zested) Fresh and ripe
  • 3-4 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Vibrant green
  • 2-3 slices Fresh Ginger Thinly sliced
For Sweetening and Serving
  • to taste Sugar Adjust according to preference
  • Orange Slices and Rosemary Sprigs (optional) For garnish

Equipment

  • Medium-sized pot
  • Fine mesh sieve

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Boil 4 cups of fresh water in a medium pot over high heat.
  2. Add 4 black tea bags, 3-4 sprigs of fresh rosemary, the zest of the orange, and 2-3 slices of ginger into the water.
  3. Steep the mixture for 5-7 minutes.
  4. Remove tea bags and stir in the desired amount of sugar while still warm.
  5. Strain out the rosemary, orange zest, and ginger slices using a fine mesh sieve.
  6. Incorporate the freshly squeezed orange juice into the tea mixture.
  7. Let the tea cool to room temperature before refrigerating for 1-2 hours.
  8. Serve over ice cubes and garnish with orange slices and rosemary sprigs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust sweetness to your preference while the tea is warm for best results.

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