Three ways to make iced tea
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Did you know there are several ways to make your own iced tea? With cold brew, you steep tea slowly in cold water for a smooth, fresh flavour. With hot brew, you brew the tea hot and let it cool, giving it a rich aroma. And then there is shock brew: tea brewed hot and immediately chilled over ice: quick, bold and extra refreshing.
Discover three simple recipes below for making your own iced tea with your favourite Natural Leaf Tea flavour.
Cold brew recipe - brewed cold
1
Put 10–12 grams of Natural Leaf Tea in a glass bottle or jug.
2
Add 1 litre of cold water.
3
Leave to steep in the fridge for at least 6–8 hours.
4
Strain the tea and serve over ice.
5
Garnish with red berries, mint or sparkling water for extra freshness.
Hot brew recipe - brewed hot
1
Bring 1 litre of water to the boil or to the right temperature for your type of tea.
2
Add 10–12 grams of Natural Leaf Tea to a heatproof jug.
3
Steep the tea for 5–7 minutes, then strain out the leaves.
4
Allow the tea to cool briefly, then put the jug in the fridge for 3 to 4 hours.
5
Serve over ice and garnish with fruit, fresh herbs or a splash of sparkling water.
Shock brew recipe - rapidly chilled
1
Brew a strong tea: 10–12 grams of Natural Leaf Tea per 500 ml of hot water.
2
Steep for 5 minutes for a full-bodied flavour.
3
Fill a heatproof jug with plenty of ice cubes (at least 500 grams).
4
Pour the hot tea directly over the ice to cool it quickly.
5
Serve with sparkling water, citrus fruit or ginger for a spicy twist.