7 Cold Brew Tea Recipes You Need To Try

Dubai, 01.08.2022

While in the hot summer months, drinking tea or any other hot beverage may not seem like the best of ideas. But if like us, you love the wide world of tea, and you still want to enjoy the benefits that come with it, why not enjoy the cold brewing alternatives?  

Cold brew tea requires more patience than hot brew tea, but the outcome is a more subtle and smooth brew, with considerably less caffeine. Bonus point: It will also last for several days in the refrigerator!

There are lots of cold brew tea recipes out there, many delicious and refreshing. But which ones are the best? We did the testing for you.  

But before we jump in, a quick note on the extra benefits that cold brewing extracts.

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Cold brewing benefits

  • Cold-brewed tea might be more beneficial for hydration.
  • Try cold brew tea if you're trying to reduce your caffeine intake, as many people do throughout the winter months.
  • Cold brew tea has the additional advantage of often containing less sugar.
  • The slow cold brew process gives the tea a richer flavor, so you may not need to add sweetness.

Let’s come to the 7 cold brew tea recipes you must need to try:

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1. Tea Cold Brew

To make tea cold brew you’ll require:

Making tea cold brew is very simple just follow these steps:

In a pitcher or other glass container, combine tea and water. Cover the pitcher and refrigerate for a minimum of 12 hours.

(For the best-tasting cold-brewed tea, use cool filtered water or at room temperature. Making cold brew tea does not require boiling any water.)

Discard the tea leaves. (If using loose tea, filter it using a tea strainer)


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2. Koridashi

Koridashi is a Japanese-originated method for making tea that is unique. The process of koridashi involves combining tea leaves with ice cubes and is also referred to as ice-brewing or shinobicha. The tea leaves flavor the water as the ice gradually melts. The koridashi method of tea brewing is known for producing teas that are sweeter and mellower in flavor. On hot days, koridashi is a fantastic way to make iced tea. It's also an opportunity to take your time, unwind, and enjoy the process of preparing a cup of tea because it can take some time to melt the ice.

How To Make Koridashi Tea?

The koridashi method is like cold-brewing tea, except you use ice. You'll need loose-leaf tea, ice, and a cup or mug.

  • Ice
  • Measure tea
  • Let the ice melt
  • Filter tea

Your teacup or coffee mug should first be filled with ice. Filtered ice is excellent.

The quantity of tea leaves needed to make koridashi should be the same as the amount needed to make a normal cup of tea. Six ounces of water or ice is recommended for One teaspoon of tea leaves. For some green teas, including Gyokuo or Kabusecha, use up to 1 tablespoon of leaves.

Koridashi brewing relies on ice melting. This gradual melting gives koridashi-prepared tea its particular flavor.

Although you can sip tea directly from the cup in which it was infused, we advise using a different cup first.

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3. Cold Brew Sencha Tea

You’ll require:

  • 3 tablespoons of the sencha of your choice
  • 2 liters of cold or room temperature water 
  • A pitcher
  • A strainer that can be filled with tea

Making cold brew sencha tea involves the following steps:

  • Place 3 teaspoons of tea in your tea bag, then close it up (or place it directly into the pitcher or glass container to strain out later).
  • Fill the pitcher with 2 liters of water.
  • Leave in the fridge for a minimum of 3 hours and a maximum of 8 hours.
  • Amazing! Your iced tea is prepared! Pour some into a glass with some ice cubes and be ready to relax.


4. Cold Brew Chinese Tea

Many individuals may be scared by the concept of Cold Brew because they believe it requires complicated equipment, but this is not true. In China, cold-brewed mountain tea is gaining in popularity and is incredibly simple to prepare. Even though everyone has a preferred method for making cold brew tea, this is how it is made:

  1. 100ml of water and 1g of tea leaves
  2. Fill your water bottle with water and add tea leaves.
  3. For 4-5 hours, allow the bottle to rest at room temperature.
  4. Refrigerate the bottle for at least ten hours before using it.
  5. Enjoy your excellent Taiwan mountain tea cold brew!


5. Cold Brew Da Hong Pao Oolong Tea

Da Hong Pao "Big Red Robe" is the preferred oolong for individuals who enjoy more intensely oxidized varieties. You may get a powerful, toasted tea with overtones of minerals and spicy cinnamon by cold steeping this tea.

Recipe: Cold brew 5g of tea and refrigerate for 4 hours. Serve with an optional cinnamon stick.

6. Cold Brew Green Tea

To make this tea gather the following ingredients:

  • Green tea
  • Cold water
  • Lemon slices(optional)
  • Fresh basil(optional)
  • Liquid sweetener(optional)

Just follow these easy steps:

  • Add cold water to a big Mason jar.
  • Add the tea leaves to the jar.
  • If desired, season with additional spices before stirring everything together.
  • Refrigerate it for 6-8 hours to steep.
  • Remove tea leaves from the pitcher. Keep in the fridge for up to two or three days.
  • Serve over ice and top with basil or lemon.

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7. Cold Brew Jasmine Tea

One popular scented tea is jasmine green tea. Because of the jasmine scent and its health advantages, many people adore it. Everyone is aware that the majority of loose-leaf teas are prepared with boiling or hot water, but since this method may not be as popular during the summer, some individuals prefer to brew their tea in cold water. It's known as a cold brew.

Method:

Pure water is better for tea. 1000 ml of water requires 10 - 15 grams of tea leaves.

Fill the pot with cold water, add the tea leaves, and let it sit for three to four hours at room temperature. Or, place it in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 hours before straining off the tea leaves.

So, there you have it, 7 tea cold brewing recipes for you to try this summer. Which one will you try first? Let us know in the comment section!

Meelz Editorial Team



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