Green tea

Many green teas adapt well to cold brewing.

Look for styles that are:
Light
Fresh
Gently sweet

Cold water reduces bitterness and highlights vegetal or nutty notes.

Japanese and lightly steamed green teas often produce a clean, refreshing infusion.

Oolong Tea

Oolong is particularly suited to cold brewing.

Lightly oxidised oolongs can become floral and smooth.

More roasted styles may reveal subtle sweetness and roundness.

Cold extraction brings out clarity rather than intensity.

White Tea

White tea responds beautifully to cold water.

Its delicate sweetness becomes more pronounced, and the texture remains soft.

Because it is minimally processed, the flavours unfold gradually.

Black Tea

Some black teas also work well.

Choose styles that are naturally sweet or malty rather than very brisk or heavily astringent.

Cold brewing can soften structure and reveal dried fruit notes.

Herbal Tea

Herbal infusions can also be cold brewed.

Hibiscus, mint, citrus peels or gentle floral blends tend to work well.

The result is often smooth and aromatic.

Teas to Approach Carefully

Very broken leaves or heavily astringent teas may taste flat or overly sharp when cold brewed.

If unsure, start with whole leaf teas that are known for balance and sweetness.

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