Ingredients
🍊 For the Tea:
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- 4 cups water
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- 2 black tea bags (or green tea for a lighter taste)
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- 1 large orange, sliced (plus extra for garnish)
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- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
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- 2 tablespoons honey, agave, or sugar (adjust to taste)
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- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional, for extra brightness)
🧊 For Serving:
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- Ice cubes
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- Orange slices
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- Fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
Step 1: Brew the Tea
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- Bring 4 cups of water to a boil, then remove from heat.
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- Add the tea bags and steep for 5-7 minutes (longer for a stronger flavor).
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- Remove the tea bags and let the tea cool slightly.
Step 2: Infuse with Orange & Rosemary
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- Add the orange slices and rosemary sprigs to the warm tea.
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- Stir in honey or sugar while the tea is still warm, allowing it to dissolve.
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- Let the mixture steep for 15-20 minutes to infuse the flavors.
Step 3: Chill & Serve
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- Strain out the orange slices and rosemary sprigs (or leave them in for a stronger flavor).
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- Transfer the tea to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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- When ready to serve, fill glasses with ice and pour the chilled tea over.
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- Garnish with fresh orange slices and rosemary sprigs.
Step 4: Enjoy!
Sip and enjoy your Homemade Orange Rosemary Iced Tea—refreshing, lightly sweet, and wonderfully aromatic!
Notes
Variations & Fun Twists
🍋 Citrus Blend Iced Tea – Add lemon or lime slices for extra citrus flavor.
🍯 Ginger-Infused Iced Tea – Add a few slices of fresh ginger for a spicy kick.
🍃 Minty Orange Iced Tea – Swap rosemary for fresh mint leaves.
🍊 Sparkling Orange Rosemary Tea – Mix with club soda for a fizzy twist.
🍷 Cocktail Version – Add a splash of bourbon or gin for an adult-friendly drink.