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Watermelon Cold Brew Tea

Prep Time3 minutes
Cold Brew Time12 hours
Total Time12 hours 3 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 3 servings
Author: Jee Choe, Certified Tea Sommelier

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons English breakfast tea (or 3 tea bags/sachets)
  • 1 cup watermelon chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoon sugar
  • 3 slices lemon
  • 6 leaves fresh mint torn
  • 3 cups water cold or room temperature

Instructions

  • In a container or pitcher, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 12-24 hours.
    Stir to make sure the tea leaves touch the water.
  • Use a strainer to remove all solids.
    The tea, fruits, and mint should not be left in the drink more than 24 hours.
  • Serve with or without ice.
    It's best to drink the same day it has been strained.

Notes

  • Thoroughly wash all fruit and herbs to remove dirt and bacteria. Rinse under cold running water and rub with your hands. Don’t use dish soap.
  • Make sure you take it out all solids after 24 hours. Leaving any solids in the cold brew tea can accelerate bacterial growth.
  • I usually recommend drinking the tea within 3 days after straining out the solids, but since this recipe includes a little sugar, I would drink it the same day it's made. The sugar increases risk of bacterial growth.
  • I always use filtered water to make tea since better water means a better tasting tea.

Nutrition

Calories: 40 | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 13mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg