Cold Brew Tea (Tea Sommelier's Viral Recipe)
The best iced tea is cold brewed! Super easy and refreshing.
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon loose tea or 2 tea sachets or tea bags
Instructions
- Put tea and water in a pitcher or glass container. Cover pitcher and put in refrigerator for at least 12 hours.Use cool or room temperature filtered water. No need to boil any water to make cold brew tea. Use filtered water for the best tasting cold brewed tea.
- Strain out tea leaves.Use a mesh strainer if using loose tea or just take out the tea sachets or tea bags.
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Notes
- Ice is optional since the tea is already chilled, but add ice to keep it colder for longer.
- Make and store your tea in glass containers. Plastic tends to stain and leave behind odors.
- Keep cold brewed tea in constant rotation by starting a new brew 1-2 days after starting the first.
- Cold brewed tea can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- White tea: 12 hours
- Green tea: 3-6 hours
- Oolong tea: 12 hours
- Black tea: 12 hours
- Herbal tea: 12 hours
Nutrition
Calories: 1 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 12mg | Calcium: 7mg