Orange Herb Citrus Tea (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Tea Foundation
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4 tea bags (black)
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4 cups of boiling water
→ Fresh Additions
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Zest from 1 large orange and its juice
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1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger
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3 sprigs of finely chopped rosemary
→ Sweet Touch
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2 or 3 tablespoons of sugar—adjust as per your taste
→ To Serve
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Ice cubes to cool the drink
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Optional: Orange slices for hint of color and sprigs of rosemary
# Instructions:
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In a medium pot, boil 4 cups of water. Switch off the stove and toss in the tea bags, orange zest, fresh rosemary, and sliced ginger.
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Let everything soak for 5 to 7 minutes, then fish out and discard the tea bags. Stir in the sugar while it's still warm and let it rest to cool a bit.
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Once cooled, strain out any rosemary, ginger, or zest bits. Pour in the fresh orange juice and stir to combine.
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Wait for the tea to cool to room temperature before popping it into the fridge to chill completely.
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Add ice to your cups, pour the icy orange rosemary tea over it, and decorate with an orange slice or a sprig of rosemary for a fancy touch. Sip away!
# Notes:
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This cool drink mixes the zing of oranges, the earthiness of rosemary, and a hint of ginger's spice for a summer favorite.