Cold Brew Basics – Tea for Hot Days

Pouring tea cold? It sounds unusual, but it is a quiet pleasure.
Cold Brew tea is soft, clear, and refreshing. No sugar, no shock. Just flavor – slowly extracted. Perfect for days when you need nothing but a glass, a little patience, and a moment of calm.

Why Cold Brew?

Unlike classic iced tea, which is brewed hot and then cooled, Cold Brew is prepared directly with cold water. The result? A tea that is particularly mild, has little bitterness, and tastes surprisingly clear.

The caffeine effect is gentler, the flavor softer. Many discover new facets in teas they already know.

How to make your Cold Brew

You need:

• 1 carafe or glass container
• 500–750 ml still, cold water
• 3–5 g loose tea (about 1 tsp per 250 ml)
• Time: 8–12 hours in the refrigerator

Preparation:

1. Add tea to the carafe
2. Fill with cold water
3. Cover, chill, wait
4. Strain and enjoy

Tip:

Whole tea leaves are best – they have room to unfold their flavor.
Depending on the variety, it is worth experimenting with the steeping time. Sometimes stirred, sometimes just waited – that is Cold Brew.

Our favorites for summer:

• Tie Guan Yin – floral, clear, soft
• Moonlit Sencha – grassy-fresh, almost lemony
• Milky Oolong – round and creamy, like a gentle dessert