Grab your sun hats and mason jars, Jolly Tea Drinkers, because cold brew tea season has begun! As the weather temperatures rise, the desire for cooling drinks also increases. This is the time of year, when my tea kettle goes on a sweet summer vacation, while I enjoy cold and refreshing drinks on hot summer days! My trusty mason jars and double wall plastic tumblers are ready for action!
If you’re new to cold brew, this is your year to get started! And trust me, this is not just a bandwagon, this is a tea experience! Cold brew teas are an excellent way to stay hydrated during the summer months. There’s nothing like enjoying a delicious fruity cold brew tea on a hot summer day. Whether you are sitting by a beautiful beach, watching the ocean waves, or simply people watching from your porch, cold brew teas are the perfect summertime companion! Add your favorite summertime playlist and it’s a wrap!
How Do You Make Cold Brew Tea?
So how do you get started? The easiest way (in my opinion,) I mentioned in a previous post. I like to simply combine a couple scoops of loose leaf tea and water in a mason jar, and leave it overnight in the fridge. That’s it! The cold brew process is really easy and it allows for optimal flavor enrichment from the tea leaves. The flavors are so rich, the tea is so cold (especially if you add ice) and it all makes for a wonderful summer experience!
Are you ready to try it? Let’s go over the quick and easy instructions again, shall we?
1. Choose Your Tea
This can be a black, white, green, herbal tea, whatever kind that you want! If you think you can drink it cold, then it’s pretty guaranteed to work here. Part of the fun is just trying it to see what works! Fruity teas are usually winners.
2. Prepare Your Brew
I like to add 1 to 2 teaspoons of loose leaf tea to a paper filter, and place it in a mason jar. Then, I add 16 ounces of water to that jar. I try my best to completely cover the paper filter with the water.
3. Let it Chill
Place the jar in the refrigerator overnight. (At least 8 hours should do the trick!) The longer it steeps, the stronger the flavor will be!
4. Strain and Serve
In the morning, remove the filter from the mason jar and you are ready to enjoy your tea! This is also a good time to add any special additives, like fresh fruit, honey, lemon, whatever you want!
Go Forth And Sip, Jolly Tea Drinkers!
Once you have mastered cold brew, you won’t be able to envision your summers without it! I look forward to this season every year. Truthfully, you can drink cold brewed teas all year round, but it’s much more fun during the hot, summer months!
Be sure to share your cold brew experiences with us in the comments below!
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