Description
Refreshing homemade orange rosemary iced tea combines citrusy brightness with herbal complexity. Cool summer sips blend Mediterranean flavors, inviting guests to savor each aromatic glass with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 300 milliliters (10.14 fluid ounces) water
- 300 milliliters (10.14 fluid ounces) green tea, prepared according to package instructions
- 3 tablespoons honey
Fresh Produce:
- 4 medium oranges (about 1 cup juice)
- 3 fresh rosemary sprigs
- 2 centimeters (0.79 inches) piece fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 medium lemon
Serving:
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Craft a fragrant rosemary-ginger infusion by combining water, rosemary sprigs, and peeled ginger in a pot. Bring to a rolling boil, then immediately remove from heat. Incorporate honey until completely dissolved, allowing the mixture to steep with rosemary intact. Refrigerate the covered infusion for a minimum of 4 hours to develop deep, complex flavors.
- Prepare green tea according to package guidelines, ensuring precise brewing technique. Chill thoroughly in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to enhance the tea’s crisp, refreshing quality.
- Extract fresh juice from oranges and lemon, maximizing citrus essence. Strain the rosemary-ginger infusion, removing herb sprigs and ginger pieces. Merge the chilled rosemary-infused water, green tea, and vibrant citrus juices in a spacious container. Adjust sweetness by incorporating additional honey to taste.
- Fill serving glasses with abundant ice cubes to create a frosty base. Carefully pour the prepared orange rosemary ice tea, ensuring even distribution. Serve immediately to capture the drink’s optimal temperature and aromatic profile.
Notes
- Rosemary Infusion Tip: Use fresh rosemary sprigs for maximum aromatic flavor and ensure they are thoroughly washed to remove any dirt or debris.
- Ginger Enhancement: Slice ginger thinly to release more intense flavor and allow better infusion into the liquid base.
- Honey Balance: Adjust honey quantity based on personal sweetness preference, keeping in mind that chilled beverages often require slightly more sweetness.
- Citrus Variation: Experiment with different citrus combinations like blood oranges or tangerines to create unique flavor profiles while maintaining the refreshing essence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Tea
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg