Summer Chill: Cold Brew Iced Tea
Summer is just around the corner and the weather is starting to heat up! Nothing is more perfect than a nice, cold glass of iced tea on a summer’s day. We know everyone has their preferred method of making iced tea but have you ever tried to cold brew tea? Yes, we said cold brew! Just like coffee you can cold brew tea and it is quickly growing in popularity. Believed to have originated in Japan, this method is known for producing a cup of tea that is smoother in taste, with less tannins and caffeine. Below you can find the process of cold brew that is as simple as 1, 2, 3!
Cold Brew
Items Needed:
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A pitcher or mug, either will work
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Any type of loose leaf tea. This recommended because
it will emit more of the natural aroma and oils from the
tea when brewing, making for a tastier tea. -
Tea filter/infuser or a strainer
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Cold water
Directions:
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For every 1 tablespoon of tea you use one cup of water. For this recipe we are using 5 tablespoons of your tea of choice and 5 cups of cold water.
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Once combined, cover the tea and place in the fridge. When using a white, green or herbal tea, steep for 6 to 8 hours, and when using a black or oolong tea steep for 8 to 12 hours.
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Strain the tea or remove the filter/infuser from the tea.
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This produces a stronger tea concentrate, if you wish to dilute the tea you can add an additional 1 - 4 cups of cold water based on taste preference.
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Serve over ice with your choice of sweetener and garnish.
Tea Recommendations
Below you can find some of our favorite teas to enjoy with the cold brew method. Are there any that you would recommend, let us know!
Peach Melba
This Peach Melba herbal blend will awaken your senses and transport you to a French patisserie. The combination of delicate, aromatic peach, sweet apple and floral sunflower and hibiscus work together to create a sense of freshness and vitality.
Flavor Profile: Aromatic, Floral, Fruity
Mango Amazon
Enjoy this lush black tea that is bursting with fruity flavor. It is a black tea which has been blended with mango pieces and safflowers to make our delicious Mango Amazon black tea. The taste is sweet and fruity, and perfect for a hot summer's day.
Flavor Profile: Fruity, Full-bodied, Tropical
White Champagne Raspberry
White Champagne Raspberry Loose Leaf Tea is an afternoon tea that will leave you refreshed and tantalized. With a light scent of White Champagne under the fruity notes of Red Raspberry, this blend will leave a lasting impression on your friends and family and leave them wanting to consume more.
Flavor Profile: Delicate, Fun, Sweet
Cherries
Take a sip of this perfect fruit punch and let the exotic flavors surprise you. This exotic blend of apples, hibiscus and cherry will wake you up and restore your energy. Perfect to enjoy on a long summer day.
Flavor Profile: Bright, Fruity, Tart
Shangri-la Green
Try our Shangri-La Green for an unforgettable surge of flavors for your tastebuds. Combined with Mao Feng green tea, safflowers, marigolds, passion fruit, and peach flavor this blend is sure to transport you to a tropical paradise.
Flavor Profile: Fruity, Sweet, Tropical
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