How to cold brew

How to Cold Brew Tea

Looking to switch up your traditional brew for something new? Or quench your thirst when the hot weather hits? There’s nothing more refreshing than a delicious cold brew tea – and it couldn’t be easier to make...

What’s Cold Brew Tea and How Does It Differ to Iced Tea?

Cold brew tea is brewed so there’s minimal exposure to heat; using the time time to extract the tea’s flavours. Iced tea differs in that it is brewed in the same way as traditional tea, then cooled over ice. Fancy experimenting with iced tea too? Check out our How to Brew Iced Tea page.

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Cold Brew Tea

Loose leaf tea

2 teaspoons loose tea

Add freshly boiled water

Add 2 inches freshly boiled water

Top up with ice

Top with cold water

Garnish with fruit

Put in fridge for 4-6 hours.

  • Add your favourite loose tea/infusion to a cold brew bottle.
  • Cover the leaves with (approx.) 2 inches of freshly boiled water.*
  • Top up with cold water.
  • Store in the fridge for 4–6 hours (maximum of 24 hours).

* Always submerge tea/infusion leaves in boiling water for 10 seconds before adding cold water. Fresh, unprocessed tea contains natural bacteria, which are killed during the traditional method of hot brewing.

Dive In...

VERY BERRY CRUSH

A bright, juicy infusion that works wonderfully with crushed ice and chopped fruit.

Whittard x Hario Cold Brew Tea Bottle

This uniquely designed bottle releases the true taste of the tea in a slower, more selective infusion, preserving the qualities of the leaf.

CUCUMBER MINT

Cucumber? In a tea? It might not be the first combination which springs to mind, but the results are really rather delicious.

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