Alishan Oolong Cold Brew

Taiwanese Floral Iced Tea

Taiwanese Alishan Oolong⏱ 190 min⚡ dairy-free

A clear, floral Oolong cold brew with subtle melon aromas and no sweetening or citrus. Smooth, aromatic, and refreshing — perfect for warm days.

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2 servings

Ingredients

3 items

Tea Base

Alishan Oolong (loose tea or 2 tea bags)6 g (or 2 bags)

cold still water700 ml

For Serving (optional)

Ice cubes300 g (for 2 glasses)

Tips

•For a more intense floral flavor, steep Alishan in a cool environment for 4–6 hours; 3 hours will yield a lighter profile.
•Do not add sweeteners or lemon to keep the tea's floral and melon notes pure.
•Storage: in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours; stir briefly before serving.

Steps

1
Rinse the cold brew vessel (jug or glass bottle) with cold water; prepare a fine mesh strainer or tea filter for loose tea.
2
Add the Alishan Oolong to the vessel.
6 g (or 2 bags) Alishan Oolong (loose tea or 2 tea bags)
3
Pour cold still water over the tea and stir gently to settle the leaves.
700 ml cold still water
4
Cover the jug and let it steep cold for 3–6 hours (in the refrigerator for a clearer profile or at room temperature for a slightly more intense flavor).
5
If using loose tea: strain the brew through a fine sieve into a serving vessel; remove tea bags if using those.
6 g (or 2 bags) Alishan Oolong (loose tea or 2 tea bags)
6
Fill two glasses with ice cubes and pour in the cold brew.
300 g (for 2 glasses) Ice cubes
7
Stir gently and serve cold immediately; stored in the refrigerator, the cold brew is good for up to 24 hours.

Origin & History

Cold brew is a modern adaptation of traditional tea preparation, popularized by cafés for a milder, less bitter tea. Alishan Oolong comes from the highlands of Taiwan and is known for its floral and fruity notes.

taiwanese oolong cold brew dairy-free refreshing cold drink

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Steps

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

Add the Alishan Oolong to the vessel.

6 g (or 2 bags) Alishan Oolong (loose tea or 2 tea bags)

Pour cold still water over the tea and stir gently to settle the leaves.

700 ml cold still water

Cover the jug and let it steep cold for 3–6 hours (in the refrigerator for a clearer profile or at room temperature for a slightly more intense flavor).

If using loose tea: strain the brew through a fine sieve into a serving vessel; remove tea bags if using those.

6 g (or 2 bags) Alishan Oolong (loose tea or 2 tea bags)

Fill two glasses with ice cubes and pour in the cold brew.

300 g (for 2 glasses) Ice cubes

Stir gently and serve cold immediately; stored in the refrigerator, the cold brew is good for up to 24 hours.