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Orange Rosemary Iced Tea Recipe

Refreshingly Homemade Orange Rosemary Iced Tea Recipe

Enjoy a low-calorie Orange Rosemary Iced Tea that's a refreshing blend of black tea, citrus, and rosemary.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tea Base
  • 4 cups Water Use filtered water for the best flavor infusion.
  • 4 bags Black Tea Bags Choose robust varieties like Assam or Ceylon.
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 large Orange Freshly juiced and zested; organic preferred.
  • 3 sprigs Fresh Rosemary Select vibrant green sprigs.
  • 1 inch Fresh Ginger Thinly sliced.
For Sweetness & Chill
  • Sugar Adjust to taste; use alternatives like stevia if desired.
  • Ice Cubes For chilling the tea.
For Garnish (Optional)
  • 1 large Orange Slices Adds color and extra flavor.
  • 1 sprig Rosemary Sprigs Enhances aroma and presentation.

Equipment

  • medium-sized pot
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • large pitcher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by bringing 4 cups of filtered water to a rapid boil in a medium-sized pot over high heat.
  2. With the pot off the heat, add your black tea bags, fresh rosemary sprigs, orange zest, and thinly sliced ginger. Allow to steep for 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. Once steeping is complete, remove the tea bags and stir in sugar while the liquid is still warm.
  4. Strain out the herbal and zesty bits using a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, then stir in the freshly squeezed orange juice.
  5. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature before transferring it to the refrigerator for at least 1 to 2 hours.
  6. When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the top, garnishing with orange slices and rosemary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 13gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients and serve the tea within 4-5 days. Freeze extra tea in ice cubes for future use.

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