Nothing cools you down on a hot summer day like a tall glass of iced tea. This recipe for iced tea is flavored with fresh rosemary and lime, and is sweetened with earthy jaggery.
You will need:
Water - 8 cups, divided
Black tea - 4 tsp
Fresh rosemary - 2 sprigs
Jaggery - 1 cup, grated, lightly packed
Lime - 1-2 (use as per tartness desired)
Ice cubes - as needed, for serving
How to:
In a large saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the tea, stir and remove from heat. Add 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, cover and steep for 5 minutes. Strain with a fine mesh sieve and cool this black tea to room temperature.
Meanwhile, take jaggery and ½ cup of water in a small saucepan. Stir and dissolve jaggery on medium heat. Strain to remove any impurities and cool the jaggery syrup.
In a large pitcher, add rest of the water, strained tea, juice of lime(s) and jaggery syrup. Stir well and serve over lots of ice or keep refrigerated.
Notes:
1. Add lime juice and jaggery syrup as per taste. Start with a small amount, taste and add more as needed.
Recipe by At The Corner of Happy And Harried at https://www.happyandharried.com/2017/06/28/rosemary-lime-jaggery-iced-tea/