Top 10 Cold Brew Teas
We all know that tea is traditionally consumed hot but did you know that it can also be brewed cold? Instead of using hot water, cold water is used and the process takes up to twelve hours, eliciting softer and smoother flavours. They can be had as they are or you can be creative and add fresh fruit, flowers, or other beverages to create cocktails and mocktails.
With the warmer months now here, what better way to beat the heat than with one of our tasty Cold Brew Teas? We have listed our top 10 favourites below to get you through the summer days.
Grab the suncream, a tall glass and pour yourself a cool glass of Cold Brew Tea.
Dragon Well Long Jing
Type: Green Tea
Origin: Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
How to brew:
6g AVANTCHA Dragon Well Long Jing Green Tea
1l room temperature water
Allow to brew in fridge for 6hrs before fully decanting into a separate jug and serving in a short glass with rounded sides, like a stemless wine glass
Cold Brew Green Teas are known to be crisp and sweet but if infused longer, you can experience a smoother and mellow flavour. The distinctive flat leaf of our Dragon Well Long Jing produces delicate notes of stone fruits and roasted chestnuts and its aroma is light with a hint of fruit and a nutty aftertaste making it a perfect Cold Brew Tea. Enjoy in the afternoon for a refreshing pick-me-up and pair with chocolate for a sweet treat.
Japanese Kuki Hojicha
Type: Green Tea
Origin: Shizuoka, Japan
How to brew:
6g AVANTCHA Japanese Kuki Hojicha
1l room temperature water
Allow to brew in fridge for 6hrs before fully decanting into a separate jug and serving in a cocktail coupe
Stems from naturally farmed tencha leaves are hand-roasted in a porcelain pot over charcoal to create this exceptional tea. Tencha leaves are grown for up to 3 months in the shade and after the steaming process, the leaves and stems are separated. The stems are then roasted to create our Japanese Kuki Hojicha with notes of toasted pecan nuts. Distinctively nutty and sweet, our Japanese Kuki Hojicha is best served in a clear glass (or a fun cocktail glass if you’re feeling fancy), best for those afternoons when you’re feeling cozy.
Jin Jun Mei
Type: Black Tea (Platinum)
Origin: Tongmu, Fujian, China
How to brew:
6g AVANTCHA Jin Jun Mei
1l room temperature water
Allow to brew in fridge for 6hrs before fully decanting into a separate jug and serving in a tall glass
Our Platinum Black Tea Jin Jun Mei is a very special one. The tea buds are tended at 800m altitude on the slopes of Wu Yi Shan mountainside, surrounded by wild trees and mist. The unique conditions produce teas of incredible quality and flavour and even the smell of the dry leaves give candied, chocolatey, perfumed. Expect a taste of biscuit, spice and a floral-sweetness. Savour the kick of our Jin Jun Mei Cold Brew Tea in a tall glass for when you’re feeling focused and ready to take on the day.
King of Pu Erh
Type: Puerh Tea
Origin: Yunnan, China
How to brew:
6g AVANTCHA King of Pu erh
1l room temperature water
Allow to brew in fridge for 6hrs before fully decanting into a separate jug and serving in a brandy or whisky glass
Our Organic King of Puerh is unique in its flavour thanks to its earthy and woody notes. Healthy and vibrant, Puerh Cold Brew Tea offers complex flavours with a hint of warmth and spice as well as lingering sweetness. Ideal for restoring your senses and easing the body after a big meal. Best enjoyed after a big meal to ease the body, our Organic King of Puerh Cold Brew Tea is stunning a sleek glass tumbler.
Milk Oolong
Type: Oolong Tea
Origin: Yunnan, China
How to brew:
6g AVANTCHA Milk Oolong Tea
1l room temperature water
Allow to brew in fridge for 6hrs before fully decanting into a separate jug and serving in a stylish, rounded glass
Cold Brew Oolong Tea is an uplifting and satisfying experience. A balance between green and black tea, our Milk Oolong has a distinct vanilla and full bodied taste infused with extracts of milk, vanilla and cream. Produced in the heart of Yunnan, the exquisite aromas of vanilla, cream and caramel make this beverage a legendary blend. Enjoy paired simply with fresh pineapple, or with fruity desserts like apple pie. Think of our Milk Oolong Cold Brew Tea like a light vanilla ice cream but as a tasty Cold Brew Tea.
Organic White Peony Bai Mu Dan
Type: White Tea
Origin: Wo Kan Shan, Yunnan, China
How to brew:
6g AVANTCHA Organic White Peony Bai Mu Dan
1l room temperature water
Allow to brew in fridge for 6hrs before fully decanting into a separate jug and serving in a short glass with straight edges
Cold Brew White Teas are known to be delicate and light. Our Organic White Peony Bai Mu Dan White Tea is incredibly refreshing and soft with notes of bamboo, cucumber, delicate jasmine and an earthy-woody depth. Stir your senses in the morning and hydrate in the most refreshing way thanks to our Organic White Peony Bai Mu Dan.
Smoky Lapsang Souchong
Type: Black Tea
Origin: Fujian, China
How to brew:
6g AVANTCHA Smoky Lapsang Souchong
1l room temperature water
Allow to brew in fridge for 6hrs before fully decanting into a separate jug and serving in a wine glass usually reserved for red wines
Our Smoky Lapsang Souchong is smoked slowly over natural mountain pine wood, giving it its well-known smoky flavour. This ancient technique renders a soft, lingering smokiness, with a rich, creamy finish and is the best as a Cold Brew Tea for a warm summer day. Enjoy in a wine glass for an elevated experience or if you’re feeling more chilled, use a rugged mason jar.
Wuyi Oolong
Type: Oolong Tea
Origin: Fujian, China
How to brew:
6g AVANTCHA Organic Wuyi Oolong
1l room temperature water
Allow to brew in fridge for 6hrs before fully decanting into a separate jug and serving in a stylish glass
Serve in a short tumbler, like a whisky glass
Expect aromas of rich cacao, stone fruits baked in brown sugar and light floral note from our Wuyi Oolong that screams summer. The taste gives a dark-caramel sweetness, and ripe plums with a smooth and long lasting feel and finish. Savour the sweet flavours of our Wuyi Oolong Cold Brew Tea in a chic tumbler for a refreshing treat, whether you’re lounging in the garden or bustling through a busy day.
Yellow Tea Buds
Type: Yellow Tea (Platinum)
Origin: Guizhou, China
How to brew:
6g AVANTCHA Platinum Yellow Tea Buds
1l room temperature water
Allow to brew in fridge for 6hrs before fully decanting into a separate jug and serving in a wine glass usually reserved for red wines
Our rare and precious yellow tea is picked at an average altitude of 1694 meters and composed of carefully hand-plucked buds rich with amino acids. The infusion gives off aromas of sour plum and fermented citrus. Tastes of mellow flavours of soft meringue, white grapes and subtle violet undertones. If infused multiple times, our Yellow Tea Buds grows deeper in colour and reveals a raisin-like sweetness and cucumber high notes. Sit back, relax and pour in to a dainty glass when you’re in the mood for a calm and serene day.
Matcha
Type: Matcha
Origin: Yame, Japan
How to brew:
1g Matcha spoon of AVANTCHA Ceremonial Grade Matcha
1 cup of ice cubes
100ml room temperature water
Fill the glass with ice cubes
Sift the Matcha through a sieve into a deep cut or Matcha bowl. Whisk vigorously in an M or W manner until a light foam is formed. Pour Matcha in to a short rounded glass and mix into the ice.
Wake up the right way with our Matcha Cold Brew Tea. For our Organic Matcha Cocktail Grade, we use tea leaves from the Kagoshima prefecture in Japan. This specific Matcha is made exclusively from ceremonial grade Tencha blended with leaves from the 2nd harvest to create a balance of leafy-sweetness with robust flavour. Don’t forget to enjoy it in a sleek glass for an optimal stylish experience.
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