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.