Fresh rosemary tends to provide a particularly bright and fragrant infusion. It is a great choice if you have rosemary growing in your garden or regularly keep fresh herbs in the kitchen.
Dried rosemary is convenient, inexpensive, and available year-round. Because dried herbs can taste concentrated, begin with a modest quantity rather than filling the cup with rosemary.
You can always steep another minute or use slightly more rosemary the next time. Fixing an overwhelmingly bitter cup is much harder.
How to Make Rosemary Tea
Step 1: Prepare the Rosemary
Rinse fresh rosemary thoroughly under cool running water to remove visible dirt or debris.
Gently rub or lightly crush
the sprigs between your fingers. You don’t need to pulverize them. A little handling is enough to release more of their distinctive aroma.
Step 2: Heat the Water
Bring 2 cups of fresh water to a gentle boil.
Once the water is hot, remove it from the heat rather than continuously boiling the rosemary for a long period.
