Rosemary Tea

Learn how to make homemade herbal tea with this easy 2-ingredient rosemary tea recipe. Just boil fresh rosemary and water together, and in less than 15 minutes, you have a soothing drink for after dinner!

A Warm, Soothing, and Therapeutic Cup of Homemade Rosemary Tea

There’s nothing that soothes the soul quite like a steaming cup of tea. Herbal tea is a favorite of ours, especially when it’s homemade. 

Making your own herbal tea couldn’t be easier, and is a fantastic way to use up the leftover fresh herbs in your fridge or garden. Rosemary tea, in particular, is aromatic and earthy and is one of the best after-dinner drinks to help with digestion.

With just 2 ingredients, this homemade rosemary tea recipe is ready to sip in less than 15 minutes. All you have to do is boil fresh rosemary sprigs and water together, let it steep, and then add your preferred sweetener (or you can leave it out). Craving another flavor? There are so many ways to put your own spin on your homemade tea!

Treat yourself to a cup whenever you’re craving a soothing drink, or save the batch for later (it stores and freezes really well!). It’s a wonderful drink to add to your weekly routine, not only because it’s delicious and soothing, but also because it may help with inflammation, blood sugar management, and improved digestion.

Looking for more warm and cozy drinks? Check out our lemon cinnamon ginger tea, homemade chai concentrate, and turmeric golden milk.

The Ingredients and Substitutes

• Rosemary: Fresh rosemary sprigs give this homemade herbal tea its signature earthy and subtle floral flavors. We used 1 rosemary sprig, but you can use 2 or 3 depending on how strong of a flavor you like.
• Water: Tap, filtered, or bottled water. The choice is yours!
• Sweetener: This is optional, but a liquid sweetener, like maple syrup, agave, or stevia, can balance the flavors.

What Could I Add to Rosemary Tea?

• More herbs: If you love a strong herbal flavor, you can add a few fresh mint, lemon balm, or sage leaves, or a sprig of oregano or thyme.
• Citrus: A squeeze of fresh lemon, lime, or even grapefruit juice will add nice citrus notes. 
• Aromatics: Like fresh ginger, turmeric, or fennel.
• Fruit: Simmer chopped apples or pears with the tea.
• Flowers: Add food-grade chamomile, jasmine, or lavender flowers to the pot.
• Warm spices: A pinch of ground cinnamon, turmeric, cardamom, cloves, or pumpkin pie spice will make the tea extra cozy.
• Non-dairy milk: You can serve the tea with a splash of your favorite non-dairy milk (we like cashew milk best!) or cook it with a splash of the plant-based milk of your choice for a creamier consistency.

How to Make Rosemary Tea

• Add the rosemary and water to a medium saucepan.
• Heat the tea mixture to a boil, then cover with a lid. 

• Turn off the heat and allow the tea to steep.

The longer you let the tea steep, the stronger the rosemary flavor will be. Let it steep for 5 minutes for a lighter rosemary flavor or 10 minutes for a stronger flavor.

• Remove the sprig of rosemary from the pot and stir in the sweetener of your choice, if desired.
• Serve the tea right away or store it in the fridge or freezer for later. Enjoy!

FAQs

Pro Recipe Tips

• Adjust the flavor: We found that 1 sprig of rosemary was enough to give the tea a pretty strong herbal flavor. For an even stronger flavor, use 1 ½ or 2 sprigs of rosemary. For a lighter flavor, only use half of a sprig or opt for dried rosemary instead.
• Cover while steeping: Keep the lid on the pot while the tea is steeping to trap those wonderful flavors. 
• Use a strainer: No tongs? No problem! Strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer when it’s done, then discard the leftover rosemary sprigs. 

Storage Instructions

Leftover homemade rosemary tea will keep for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container or mason jar in the refrigerator.

You can also freeze leftover tea for up to 3 months. After it cools, pour it into ice cube trays and freeze until solid. Transfer the cubes to a Ziplock/Stasher bag or airtight container and freeze.

When it’s time to serve, place as many tea cubes as you need in a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the tea is warm and steaming.

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Photos by Alfonso Revilla