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Cold Brew Tea

Smooth, naturally sweet cold brew tea that steeps in the refrigerator for 8–12 hours with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: American
Calories: 2
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 to 6 teaspoons loose leaf tea or 4 to 6 tea bags
  • 1 quart cold filtered water
  • Ice for serving
  • Optional: honey lemon, or milk to taste

Equipment

  • 1 quart glass pitcher or jar
  • Fine mesh strainer or infuser basket
  • Spoon for stirring
  • Measuring spoons
  • Paper filters or cheesecloth (optional)
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Select 4 to 6 teaspoons of your preferred loose leaf tea or 4 tea bags.
  2. Pour 1 quart of cold filtered water into a 1-quart glass pitcher or jar.
  3. Add the measured tea directly or place it in an infuser basket in the water.
  4. Stir gently for 20 seconds to ensure all tea leaves are submerged.
  5. Cover the pitcher loosely and refrigerate.
  6. Steep the tea in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 hours.
  7. Strain the tea through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a clean pitcher.
  8. Serve over ice with optional honey, lemon, or milk to taste.
  9. Store any leftover tea covered in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.