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Cold Brewed Green Tea

A refreshing and easy-to-make cold brewed green tea, perfect for hot summer days.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 2
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 teaspoons loose leaf green tea or 4 green tea bags
  • 4 cups cold or room temperature water

Equipment

  • Large pitcher or jar with a lid
  • Fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth
  • Stirring spoon

Method
 

  1. In a large pitcher or jar, add the loose leaf green tea or tea bags, then pour in the cold water.
  2. Give the mixture a gentle stir to ensure all the tea is submerged.
  3. Cover the pitcher with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator.
  4. Let the tea steep for at least 6 to 8 hours.
  5. After steeping, remove the tea bags or strain out the loose leaves using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
  6. Give your cold brewed green tea a taste. You can add a splash of honey or lemon if you want to enhance the flavor.
  7. Pour the tea over ice in a glass for a refreshing drink.
  8. If you have any leftover tea, store it in the refrigerator in a sealed container.

Notes

Experiment with adding fresh herbs like mint or slices of fruit for a fun twist!