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Cold brewing infuses tea leaves slowly, using time rather than temperature to release flavors and catechins. This results in a smooth body with complex flavors.

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Jasmine

Organic Green Tea
Fresh | Floral | Elegant
A pile of Golden Yunnan black tea on a white background from Rishi Tea & Botanicals. Golden Yunnan hover image

Golden Yunnan

Organic Dianhong Black Tea
Malty | Jammy | Mellow
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Matcha Super Green

Organic Green Tea 50 Count Bulk Sachets
Sweet | Smooth | Umami
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Jasmine

Organic Green Tea 50 Count Bulk Sachets
Fresh | Floral | Elegant
A pile of Ruby Oolong tea by Rishi Tea & Botanicals on a white background. Ruby Oolong hover image Ruby Oolong icon

Ruby Oolong

Organic Oolong Tea
Deep | Complex | Rich
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Nishi Sencha First Flush

Organic Steamed Green Tea
Deep Green | Bittersweet | Umami
A pile of White Peony tea leaves on a white background by Rishi Tea & Botanicals. White Peony hover image

White Peony

Organic White Tea
Mellow | Sweet | Fresh
A pile of Iron Goddess of Mercy tea from Rishi Tea & Botanicals on a white background. Iron Goddess of Mercy hover image

Iron Goddess of Mercy

Oolong Tea
Roasty | Dried Fruit | Smooth
A pile of Rishi Tea & Botanicals Silver Needles on a white background. Silver Needles hover image

Silver Needles

Organic White Tea
Sweet | Fruity | Rich

What is Garden
Direct Tea?

Garden Direct is a carefully curated selection of single-origin teas sourced from the most esteemed growers. They are packaged freshly made at origin and air freighted to us immediately so we can celebrate and share these most cherished teas during the primer producing seasons. Each tea tells a story and invites you to share in our Garden Direct connections.

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A pile of dried Moonlight Jasmine tea from Rishi Tea & Botanicals on a white background. Moonlight Jasmine hover image

Moonlight Jasmine

Organic Green Tea
Rich | Sweet | Fragrant
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Matcha Super Green

Organic Green Tea Blend
Sweet | Smooth | Umami
A pile of Four Seasons Spring green tea from Rishi Tea & Botanicals on a white background. Four Seasons Spring hover image

Four Seasons Spring

Oolong Tea
Floral | Complex | Tropical Fruits
A small pile of loose-leaf Bergamot Oolong tea from Rishi Tea & Botanicals against a plain white background. Bergamot Oolong hover image

Bergamot Oolong

Oolong Tea Blend
Lilac | Citrus Blossom | Bergamot
A pile of Matcha Gyokuro tea leaves on a white background, from Rishi Tea & Botanicals. Matcha Gyokuro hover image

Matcha Gyokuro

Organic Green Tea Blend
Smooth | Umami | Creamy
Earl Green SACHETS Rishi Tea & Botanicals

Earl Green

Organic Green Tea Sachets
Fresh | Citrusy | Smooth
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Jasmine Purple Buds

Scented Green Tea
Fresh | Floral | Sweet Jasmine
Ruby Oolong SACHETS Rishi Tea & Botanicals

Ruby Oolong

Organic Oolong Tea Sachets
Deep | Rich | Complex

Reviews

What Rishi Tea Drinkers
Are Saying

"This is by far the best Earl Grey tea I have had. I drink a lot of tea and only drink Rishi Earl Grey. You will love the flavor. "

—Marshall

Earl Grey Supreme

Rich | Citrusy | Floral

"I don't believe there is a better green tea you can get in a bag. The evidence is in the bright, even, grassy green color this tea makes."

—JD

Matcha Super Green

Sweet | Smooth | Umami

"I love this tea - the richness of it is amazing, and it relaxes me with the ginger and turmeric. Such a winner :)"

—Kayla

Turmeric Ginger

Spicy | Zesty | Fragrant

"This tea is absolutely amazing! I feel immediate uplifting effects after consuming. Rishi has the best quality tea that I have found on any shelf thus far."

—Tia

Blueberry Hibiscus

Vibrant | Tart | Luscious

"This is seriously the BEST chai concentrate out there. It's incredible and has such a great spice. I'll never go back to another brand."

—Courtney

Masala Chai Concentrate

Spicy | Rich | Fragrant

"This is my first tasting of oolong tea and I'm in love! It's flavor is delicate yet robust and floral. Absolutely delicious, my new favorite tea."

—Amber

Iron Goddess of Mercy

Roasty | Dried Fruit | Smooth

"Delicious and satisfying. It's delicate enough to drink without doctoring but also bold enough to hold up to cream and honey. An absolute delight."

—Star

Golden Yunnan

Malty | Jammy | Mellow

Smooth and Sweet Cold Tea Infusions

Whether you need to cool down in the summer heat, or simply enjoy a smooth, chilled tea, these are excellent options for brewing cold. Rather than brewing hot and transferring to ice, cold brew teas are steeped with bags or loose leaf tea with room-temperature or cold water for hours at a time. The lack of heat in the process results in a gentler brewing cycle, releasing less bitter tannins into the brew, and increasing the perception of sweetness. Additionally, this brewing style is celebrated for its smooth, silky body, and crisp, fresh aroma.

How to Cold Brew Teas

Cold brewing is incredibly simple, requiring very few brewing implements and just a bit of time. We suggest brewing 2 tablespoons of tea per 8 ounces of room temperature water, and steeping for 8 to 12 hours. It can be beneficial to put the tea in a bag or sachet, so you can extract it from the cold brew rather than straining the tea into another serving vessel.

Alternatively, you can add enough hot water (165°F or hotter) to your teapot to cover your tea leaves, before filling the rest of the pot with cold water. Refrigerate your tea and let it steep for 2-4 hours before serving.

FAQs

Iced tea requires hot water to brew the tea, and ice to cool it down, resulting in higher tannin counts with a small amount of dilution from the ice. Cold brewing, conversely, has lower tannin counts and less dilution, among other flavor benefits.

If stored properly in the fridge, brewed concentrates should not spoil. After about 72 hours, however, the concentrate may begin to degrade in quality and flavor.

Due to the longer brew time and lack of dilution, this type of brewing can have more caffeine than the same tea brewed iced. Caffeine content is largely dependent on the tea used, however.

Yes, all teas can technically be brewed as a cold infusion, but the technique does not work as well with pure botanicals or certain botanical blends. The teas in this category are all very well suited to a cold brew process.

Explore More Chilled Teas

Brewed with heat and poured over ice, iced teas are a quick and easy way to drink cold tea. Slightly more tannic, but packing a punch, Rishi Tea & Botanicals has a wide variety of selections to make your next tea time special! We also offer powdered tea infusions and tea concentrates to bring your chilled teas on the go, where your taste may take you.