Green Tea Cold Brew

Nutrition · per serving

Steps

1. 1

   Rinse the cold brew vessel (jug or glass bottle) briefly with cold water; if using loose tea, prepare a fine mesh strainer or tea filter.

2. 2

   Add the green tea to the vessel.

   6 g (or 2 bags) loose green tea or 2 tea bags
3. 3

   Pour cold still water over the tea, stirring gently to allow the leaves to settle.

   700 ml cold still water
4. 4

   Cover the jug and let it steep at room temperature for 20 minutes — aim for 20–30 minutes for a mild, less bitter flavor; longer steeping will yield a more intense taste.

5. 5

   If you used loose tea: strain the infusion through a fine mesh strainer into a second vessel; simply remove the tea bags if using tea bags.

   6 g (or 2 bags) loose green tea or 2 tea bags
6. 6

   Stir in the simple syrup, if desired; taste first and add an additional teaspoon if needed.

   15 g (about 1 tbsp) simple syrup (1:1, dissolved in warm water) or liquid sweetener
7. 7

   Fill two glasses with ice cubes, pour in the cold brew, and garnish each with a lemon slice.

   300 g (for 2 glasses) ice cubes2 slices lemon slices
8. 8

   Stir briefly and serve immediately; enjoy cold. Storage: in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours, stir briefly before serving again.

Origin & History

Cold brewing is a modern adaptation of traditional tea preparation, popularized by cafes for a milder, less bitter tea. In Japan, cold teas are traditionally enjoyed in the summer; today's cold brew technique combines this tradition with Western drinking habits.