As the sun blazes (probably) and temperatures soar (sometimes), there's nothing quite as refreshing as a glass of cold brew. Or as the yanks would say, Iced Tea. But who wants store-bought, if you can actually buy it in the UK? Craft your own perfect brew, the options are limitless.
You don’t need any fancy pants homewares to brew the best iced tea you’ve ever had. You only need items you likely already own, including:
A large jar or pitcher
Tea infuser
Your favourite loose-leaf Tea (we recommend Afternoon Tea - UPLIFT, or Wild Red Berry)
A kettle for boiling water
Ice Ice baby
Something to serve it in
Something fancy to go in it, like fruit or sliced lemon
How to Make Iced Tea
We think it's better to make it the Tea hot, as you would normally, then allow it to cool for a better deeper flavour.
Boil two cups of water in a kettle
Place four tablespoons of loose-leaf tea in an infuser
Steep tea for 3-5 minutes
Remove the infuser
Let the tea cool for approximately five minutes
Add two cups of cold water (chill it fast: this halts steeping and prevents bitterness)
Refrigerate for at least two hours
Add ice, crushed or whole.
Serving it in a Kilner Storage Jar with Dispensing Tap, perfect for serving and infusing various types of Teas
Add some delicious summer berries and fruits, elderflower, herbs like mint or lemon balm, fennel fronds depending on how you like it. Sweeten with sugar, honey, or agave nectar.
If it’s too strong for your liking, add more cold water. For summer, consider a citrusy and floral blend, such as Nettle & Lemon Balm.
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