Cold-Brewed Black Iced Tea
Ingredients
- 2.25 gm black tea per 6-oz traditional teacup serving (Ceylon tea suggested)
- 6 oz cold water per serving
Garnish Suggestions
- fresh mint or sage, lightly crushed
- fresh blueberries
- tea or fruit-juice flavored ice cubes
Special Equipment
- digital tea scale
- teapot
- tea filter/strainer
How-to
- Using a tea scale, measure tea according to amount of water being used
- Place tea in filter bags, or leave loose in water to strain later
- Add cold water and place in refrigerator. Let sit 1-2 days, depending on desired strength (steeping too long can create bitter nuances, so check flavor over the 1-2 day period)
- Strain tea and serve over ice
- Garnish with lightly crushed herbs (optional)
Suggestion - Make ice cubes from tea or fruit juice; as cubes melt, they add more flavor