Iced Citrus-Herb Mountain Tea

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-06

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A bright and invigorating iced herbal tea combining lemon, orange, and fresh rosemary for crisp mountain-air freshness. This recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, brings together water, black tea bags, fresh rosemary sprigs for a refreshing, crowd-pleasing drink — a bright, easy pour for parties, gatherings, or any warm-weather afternoon when you want something festive without alcohol-only options. Each serving lands at about 35 calories and feeds 4, so it works for entertaining, brunch, or a non-alcoholic option at the bar cart. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Cocktails cuisine 35 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups water
2 black tea bags
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
4 lemon slices
4 orange slices
2 tbsp honey
2 cups ice cubes

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Instructions

Step 1: Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a kettle, then remove from heat and add 2 black tea bags and 2 fresh rosemary sprigs. Steep for 8 minutes until fragrant and flavorful.
Step 2: Remove the tea bags and rosemary sprigs, then stir in 2 tbsp honey until dissolved.
Step 3: Transfer the tea to a pitcher and add 4 lemon slices and 4 orange slices. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and infuse.
Step 4: To serve, fill glasses with 2 cups ice cubes and pour the chilled tea over the ice, adding a lemon or rosemary garnish if desired.