Learn how to cold brew tea! Just two simple ingredients and an easy method are needed to make the perfect cold brew iced tea for a hot summer day. Enjoy the smooth and sweeter flavor of this cold tea.
1-2Tbsploose tea leavesgreen, black, etc.; adjust to taste
Instructions
You will need a glass container that fits in your fridge - a large jar or a bottle works best. If using tea bags, it's best to open them first and take out the tea.
Place the tea leaves in the bottom of the jar and then add the water. Place in the fridge and let it steep.
How long to cold brew tea? That depends on the type of tea and also on how strong you want it! Here are my suggestions on how long to brew tea in the fridge:Green tea: 3-6 hoursWhite tea: 6 hoursBlack tea (Assam), Oolong tea, Herbal tea: 12 hours
After the time has passed, strain the liquid to remove the leaves. You can use a fine mesh strainer to catch all the loose tea leaves easily. Keep the strained tea in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
Instead of using a bottle, you can use a french press or an infusion teapot - these are great when it comes time to strain the tea.You can adjust the amount of tea based on your personal preference. I recommend starting with the suggested ratio and then you can increase the tea in the next batch. And if you find that the brewed tea is too strong for you, you can dilute it by adding extra water.Start your next batch before you are done with your current one. Toserve: optional - ice cubes, fresh mint leaves, lemon slices, sweetener (your favorite, though liquid ones like sugar syrup work better). You can also choose any other garnish that you want.Check the blog post for more tips!