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Is it possible to brew tea in cold water: an amazing method and an important "secret"
03.02.2023 06:20
Updated: 13.04.2023 20:01
Tea is associated with a hot drink that can warm you up even in the most severe frosts.
Many people understand that tea can be brewed at a water temperature of +60 degrees or higher. But can't tea be brewed in cold water? This technology is worth looking into in more detail.
What is the point of cold brewing?
If you look at the composition of tea, you can find:
- Vitamins of different groups.
- Potassium.
- Magnesium.
- Phosphorus.
- Fluorine.
- Copper.
- Zinc and more.
And how many substances will be preserved if you pour boiling water over the tea? During heat treatment, some of the useful substances simply die. Therefore, if you use the cold brewing method, most of the useful substances can be preserved.
The difference between cold and hot brewing
The taste of tea brewed in cold water will be seriously different from what many are used to. With the right brewing technology, the taste of the drink will become juicy and bright. To achieve this, it is necessary to strictly follow the brewing technology.
How to brew tea in cold water
The scheme for preparing the drink looks like this.
- First, you need to prepare the water. It should be clean and tasty. You definitely shouldn't use boiled water, as it will negatively affect the taste of the drink.
- You can use a regular teapot for brewing.
- A few spoons of tea are sent to the bottom.
- The kettle is filled with water.
Next, you need to put the teapot in the refrigerator for a few hours. When the tea is brewed, it can be consumed.
Correct brewing time
The time it takes to brew tea in cold water depends on the type you choose. If you consider black or green tea, it will brew for about 4 hours. Pu-erh, oolong and similar teas will take about 6 hours. It is also worth following the rule: the higher the density of the tea leaf, the longer it will brew in cold water. This property does not occur when using boiling water.
Using Ice
This method can be called faster and simpler. The leaves are placed in a teapot, filled with cold water and ice cubes are added. With this method, it is not necessary to put the teapot in the refrigerator. This method allows you to watch how the brewing takes place.
