Citrus Herb Iced Tea (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Ingredients
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1 big orange, both juiced and zested
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3 sprigs of fresh rosemary, finely chopped
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1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger
→ Tea Base
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4 cups of water
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4 tea bags of black tea
→ Sweetener
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2-3 tablespoons of sugar, adjust for your preference
→ For Serving
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Ice cubes
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Optional: orange slices and sprigs of fresh rosemary for decoration
# Method:
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Put 4 cups of water in a medium pot and bring it to a boil. Once bubbling, take it off the heat and toss in the tea bags, ginger, rosemary sprigs, and orange zest.
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Let the mix steep for around 5 to 7 minutes, then pull out the tea bags. Stir in your choice of sugar and leave it to cool off for a bit.
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Once the tea has steeped and isn’t too hot, strain out the ginger, rosemary, and orange zest. Pour in the fresh orange juice and stir well.
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Let the tea hit room temperature first, then pop it in the fridge until it’s cold enough.
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Fill your glass with ice, pour in the chilled orange and rosemary tea, and if you feel fancy, decorate with a rosemary sprig or orange slice. Sip and enjoy.
# Cook's Tips:
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This drink mixes a punchy orange flavor with earthy rosemary and a hint of ginger, giving you a perfect cool drink for those hot summer days.