Key Facts
- Cold brew tea is made by brewing it with cold water and letting it steep for several hours in the refrigerator.
- The result: a particularly mild, clean taste without bitter substances.
- Ideal for hot days, gentle caffeine effect & mindful moments of enjoyment
- Best suited: high-quality whole leaf teas such as oolong, sencha or white tea
What is cold brew tea?
Cold brew is not iced tea. Instead of brewing with hot water and cooling, tea is steeped directly with cold water – and then left to infuse in the refrigerator for several hours.
This preserves bitter substances, but releases delicate aromas and makes the tea:
- especially mild and smooth in taste
- Gently stimulating due to slow caffeine release
- Ideal for hot days, focused work or quiet afternoons
Instructions: How to prepare cold brew
You need:
- 500–750 ml of still, cold water
- 3–5 g loose tea (1 tsp per 250 ml)
- 1 carafe or glass container with lid
- Time: Leave to infuse in the refrigerator for 8–12 hours
Preparation:
- Pour tea into the carafe
- Fill with cold water
- Cover and place in the refrigerator.
- After steeping, strain and enjoy.
Tip: Whole tea leaves (e.g., Oolong or Sencha) are particularly suitable. Experiment with steeping time and amounts to find your ideal aroma.
Our Cold Brew Favorites
Variety |
Characteristics |
|---|---|
| Tie Guan Yin | Floral, clear, silky |
| Moonlit Sencha | Fresh, grassy, almost lemony |
| Silver Pearl | Floral, sweet, soft texture |
| Milky Oolong | Creamy, well-rounded, mildly sweet |
| Oriental Beauty | Fruity, complex, elegant |
