Cold Brew Tea Recipes
Recipe Summary
A refreshing cold brew tea guide prepared with different tea varieties (Beta OPA, Champion Pekoe, Champion Long-Leaf, Ahmad Special, Earl Grey) and natural aromatics.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tea (By variety) | 8–12 g | Beta OPA (12 g), Champion Pekoe (8 g), Champion Long-Leaf (10 g), Ahmad Special (10 g), or Earl Grey (8 g) |
| Cold water | 650 ml | Standard water volume for each brew |
| Cloves | 2–3 | Beta OPA (2 crushed), Champion Pekoe (2), or Earl Grey (3) |
| Cinnamon sticks | 2 sticks | For Champion Pekoe or Ahmad Special |
| Lemon peel / slices | Half peel / 2 slices | Beta OPA (peel of half lemon) or Earl Grey (2 lemon slices) |
| Fresh ginger | Coin-sized slice | For Champion Long-Leaf |
| Fresh mint | 5–6 leaves | For Champion Long-Leaf |
| Orange peel | 1 strip | For Ahmad Special |
Instructions
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Prep Tea and Aromatics
Add your selected tea variety and the corresponding spices/fruits (crushed cloves, cinnamon stick, citrus peel, ginger, or mint) into a brewing pitcher.
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Add Cold Water
Pour 650 ml of cold water into the pitcher and gently stir so all leaves and aromatics are submerged.
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Cold Brew in the Refrigerator
Cover the pitcher and place in the refrigerator. Steep according to the specific tea variety:
- Champion Pekoe & Earl Grey: 8–9 hours
- Champion Long-Leaf & Ahmad Special: 10–11 hours
- Beta OPA: 12–14 hours
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Strain and Serve
Once steeping is complete, pour the tea through a fine mesh strainer. Serve cold, over ice if desired.
Workflow
flowchart TD
A["Add tea and aromatics into pitcher"] --> B["Add 650 ml cold water"]
B --> C["Place in refrigerator"]
C --> D1["8 - 9 Hours: Champion Pekoe / Earl Grey"]
C --> D2["10 - 11 Hours: Champion Long-Leaf / Ahmad Special"]
C --> D3["12 - 14 Hours: Beta OPA"]
D1 --> E["Strain and serve cold"]
D2 --> E
D3 --> E