8 Teas We Love for Cold Brew
We can’t say it enough — you can cold brew any tea you like! But we’ve done some experimenting, and here are 8 of our favorites:
Thai Iced Tea – Delicious our usual way (simmered, with honey and cream), but we've been cold brewing it and Ohhhh myyyy! It makes a light, smooth version of Thai Iced Tea. It doesn't need sweetener, and we wouldn't recommend milk or cream because it will overwhelm the flavor. It’s smooth enough to drink straight.
Big River - This cold brew is full-bodied, deep, and thoroughly refreshing. It contains a roasted oolong, strengthened by black tea, giving it an unconventional, distinct vegetal flavor.
Mizz Grey – Black tea with bergamot and lavender. This is surprisingly refreshing as an iced tea, and so smooth when cold-brewed!
Guayusa – The earthy cousin to Yerba Mate. It's almost impossible to over-steep when you cold brew (unless you leave it in the fridge for days…we don’t recommend that). This one is a slightly sweet, earthy caffeine kick.
Alpenglow - A twirl of rooibos, lavender, and peppermint. It’s caffeine-free, so you can drink it any time. (And it’s a favorite among kiddos.)
Dharma Green – Sweet Darjeeling green tea with lemongrass and peppermint. This is our go-to cold brew green tea—it comes out light and breezy, with a cool peppermint finish.
Gorge Sunrise – Our take on the classic English breakfast tea. This black tea blend’s flavors mellow out a little when cold brewed. When you think of drinking black iced tea, this is a flavor you’ll recognize!
Sunset Rose – Jasmine green tea, rose, and hibiscus make for a floral, refreshing iced tea. I especially love using the cold-brew method for teas with hibiscus. You still get the refreshing tartness of hibiscus, but you don’t have to worry about the water being too hot or over-steeping, which pushes it into unpleasantly sour territory.
Cheers,
Alexa