Minty Fruity Green Tea Cold Brew

Nutrition · per serving

Steps

1. 1

   Rinse the pitcher or large glass container with cold water and set aside.

2. 2

   Add the green tea to the container; if using tea bags, place them loosely inside.

   8 g (or 4 tea bags) loose green tea or tea bags
3. 3

   Slowly pour the cold still water over the tea, allowing the leaves to distribute evenly.

   1.0 L cold still water
4. 4

   Gently clap the fresh mint leaves between your palms (to release aromas) and add them along with the orange slices to the water.

   15 g (about 15–20 leaves) fresh mint leaves1 small orange (about 120 g), cut into 6–8 slices orange, sliced thin
5. 5

   Add the optional agave syrup and stir briefly with a spoon until dissolved.

   30 g (2 tbsp), optional agave syrup
6. 6

   Cover the container and let it steep in the refrigerator for 20 minutes (cold brew). For a more intense flavor, steep for up to 1 hour; do not steep longer than 4 hours to avoid bitterness.

7. 7

   Strain the tea through a fine sieve or tea strainer into a clean container; gently press the mint and orange slices, but do not crush them.

8. 8

   Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the cold brew over the ice, and garnish with a mint sprig and an orange slice from step 3.

   300 g (2 glasses) ice cubes2–4 sprigs mint sprigs for garnish
9. 9

   Before drinking, stir briefly; add extra agave to taste if needed.

Origin & History

Cold tea as a refreshment has roots in many cultures; the modern cold brew technique stems from the desire to avoid bitter flavors through cold steeping. Mint and citrus are often combined in the Mediterranean and Middle East, here adapted into a light fusion with green tea.