A quick and easy way to make iced tea that you can enjoy immediately is to flash chill. This method starts with a hot, concentrated brew that’s rapidly cooled over ice to lock in the tea’s brightness, sweetness, and aroma. To prepare flash-chilled iced tea, use double the amount of tea as suggested above. Steep normally with hot water for 3-7 minutes depending on the type of tea. Strain the leaves and add sweetener of your choice while the tea is still hot. Then pour directly over ice for a refreshing iced tea.

Alternatively, you can try a cold brew method. Cold brewing is a slow and gentle way to bring out the natural sweetness and smooth character of tea. Steeping in cold water extracts fewer tannins, resulting in a clean and mellow flavor. To prepare, follow the suggested tea ratio above. Use cold or room-temperature water, and refrigerate at the minimum of 4 hours. Lighter teas like green or white can be ready in 4–6 hours, while darker teas or herbal blends may benefit from 8-12 hours. 

Many whole leaf teas made from the Camellia Sinensis plant such as white, green, oolong, and black teas can be enjoyed through multiple infusions. Each steeping reveals new layers of aroma and flavor as the leaves gently unfurl. To enjoy a second or third infusion, simply increase the steeping time slightly with each round.

Herbal and fruit blends, however, tend to release most of their flavor and beneficial compounds during the first steeping, so resteeping may result in a much lighter and unbalanced cup. While not every tea is suited for multiple infusions, experimenting can be a rewarding way to explore the character and depth of your favorite teas. Click here to learn more about how to steep loose tea.

We believe that true wellness comes from a balanced lifestyle and regularly choosing what’s good for our body. Drinking tea is a gentle, preventive way to support overall health. True teas from the Camellia Sinensis plant are rich in antioxidants that may promote heart health and protect against everyday stress, both mental and cellular. Herbal tisanes, made from leaves, flowers, roots, and fruits, are naturally caffeine-free and can help with relaxation, digestion, and hydration depending on the ingredients used. Whether hot or cold, tea offers a simple daily ritual to nurture both body and mind. Visit our Tea Knowledge Page to learn more about tea health benefits.