Cold brew tea
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Tea steeped in cold water in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 hours, then strained and served chilled. Makes about 3 quarts, with optional herbs, citrus or ginger.
Ingredients
- 6-8 tablespoons loose-leaf tea or 24-32 regular single-serve tea bags, or 6-8 family-size tea bags
- 3 quarts purified water
- Optional: fresh herbs, citrus slices, fresh fruit, or thinly sliced ginger
Equipment
- pitcher
- fine sieve
Directions
- Put the water and tea in a large pitcher made of glass, plastic or ceramic. Lightly crush any fruit or herbs you are adding first.
- Cover and chill in the refrigerator. Let it steep 8-12 hours, then taste; go up to 24 hours total for a stronger tea, or 4-6 hours for a lighter one.
- Lift out the tea bags, or strain out the leaves and add-ins.
- Serve cold, with or without ice, and sweeten to your taste.
Notes
Store covered in the refrigerator and drink within a week (within 5 days with fresh add-ins). Contains caffeine unless herbal tea is used.
