As the days warm up and the sun stretches longer into the evening, there’s no better way to enjoy tea season than with a refreshing glass of cold brew iced tea. Cold brewing loose leaf tea is one of the simplest, most delicious ways to sip your favorite blends—smooth, flavorful, and easy to enjoy.
Here at Appalachian DiviniTEA, we love how cold brewing brings out the subtle notes in our herbal and traditional teas alike. Whether you’re craving our Berry Blossom cooler or an energizing Floral Grey London Fog, cold brewing keeps it easy, low-maintenance, and effortlessly delicious.
What you need:
– Your favorite Appalachian DiviniTEA loose leaf tea
– Fresh, cold filtered water
– A jar, pitcher, or cold brew bottle
– Fine mesh strainer or tea infuser (if your vessel doesn’t have one)
Cold Brew Instructions:
1. Measure your tea:
Use 1.5 to 2 teaspoons of loose leaf tea per 8 oz (1 cup) of water. Adjust as needed to your taste preference – go lighter for delicate herbs or stronger if you prefer a bold brew.
2 Add water:
Pour cold, filtered water over the tea in your jar or pitcher. No need to heat anything!
3. Let it steep:
Cover and place your tea in the fridge to steep for 6–24 hours, depending on the tea type and your taste preference. Herbal blends often benefit from a longer steep (12-24 hours), while green and white teas may be perfect after just 6–8 hours.
4. Strain and serve:
Remove the tea leaves by straining, and pour over ice. Add a touch of honey, lemon, or fresh herbs if you’re feeling fancy.
5. Enjoy within a few days:
Cold brewed tea is best enjoyed fresh. Store unsweetened tea in the fridge and sip within 3–4 days.
Tips from the Tea Table:
– Try cold brewing a few blends together or throw in fresh herbs from your garden for your own seasonal signature sips.
– Use a cold brew bottle with a built-in infuser for on-the-go convenience.
– Save your brewed herbs to toss into a bath or compost for a zero-waste win.
Bonus Brew Tip:
All of our prebagged blends can be cold brewed too! Just follow the same steps above and use 2 of our wood pulp tea sachets per 8 oz of water. It’s an easy, mess-free way to enjoy cold brew on the go or at home.
Whether you’re picnicking, hiking, or just lounging in the backyard, cold brewed tea is a nourishing way to stay hydrated and enjoy some summer sips. Explore our collection of organic, small-batch loose leaf and prebagged blends and find your next summer favorite.