White Peony Tea
A delicate white tea, White Peony tastes fresh and mellow.
Prep Time2 minutes mins
Steep Time3 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Jee Choe
- 1 cup water + more to warm teapot
- 1 ½ teaspoons White Peony tea (or 1 tea sachet)
How to Make Cold Brew White Peony Iced Tea
- Put White Peony tea and cool or room temperature water in a pitcher or glass container. Cover pitcher and put in refrigerator for at least 6 hours.
Stir to make sure tea leaves get dampened by the water and isn't sitting dry on top of the water surface. Use filtered water for a better tasting iced tea. The best steep time is 6-12 hours.
- Strain tea leaves and pour tea into a cup.
Ice is optional since the tea is already cold.
Brewing Guide
Hot White Peony Tea
- TEA: 1 ½ teaspoons White Peony tea or 1 tea sachet
- WATER: 1 cup (8 fl. oz.)
- WATER TEMPERATURE: 175°F
- STEEP TIME: 3 minutes
Cold Brew White Peony Iced Tea
- TEA: 1 ½ teaspoons White Peony tea or 1 tea sachet
- WATER: 1 cup (8 fl. oz.)
- WATER TEMPERATURE: Cold water
- STEEP TIME: 6 hours
Tips
- White Peony is a delicate tea so it's best without any milk or sugar but if you like it sweet, add a little sugar or honey.
- To sweeten White Peony cold brew, go for simple syrup. It’s so easy to make at home by mixing equal parts sugar and hot water until the sugar dissolves.
- Flavored simple syrup or fruit juice can be used to flavor and sweeten iced White Peony tea.
- Don't use boiling hot water to make this tea. Water that's too hot can make the tea taste bitter.
- Tea can be brewed and stored in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 4 days. Airtight, glass containers are best for storing brewed tea.
- To store loose White Peony tea, keep it in an airtight container away from heat, light, smells, and humidity.
Calories: 1 | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 12mg