The Best Way To Make Cold Brewed Tea
To make cold-brewed black tea, follow these steps:
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Choose your tea: Select a high-quality loose-leaf black tea or tea bags. Avoid using flavored teas or blends with added ingredients for the best results.
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Measure: Use approximately 1 tablespoon of loose-leaf tea or 1 tea bag per 8 ounces (240 ml) of cold water. Adjust the amount depending on your taste preference.
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Combine: Place the tea leaves or tea bags in a clean pitcher or glass jar.
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Add water: Pour cold, filtered water over the tea leaves or bags, ensuring they are fully submerged.
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Steep: Cover the pitcher or jar and refrigerate for 8 to 12 hours (or overnight) to allow the tea to steep and infuse flavors.
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Strain: After steeping, remove the tea leaves or bags from the pitcher or jar. You can use a fine-mesh sieve or a tea strainer.
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Serve: Pour the cold-brewed black tea into a glass filled with ice cubes. You can sweeten or flavor the tea as desired, with options like honey, lemon, or mint leaves.
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Enjoy: Sip and savor your refreshing cold-brewed black tea!
- You can substitute hibiscus with black loose leaf tea, to make a delicious herbal (sorrel) drinks. Add 4 to 5 strips of thinly sliced ginger and sweeten (optional)
Remember, cold-brewed tea has a smoother and less bitter taste compared to hot-brewed tea. It's a great option for hot summer days or whenever you crave a chilled beverage.