Another Gorgeous Day, Another Cup of Tea
Tuesday, June 3rd, 2008Brent, AKA Tea Nerd, is taking advantage of the beautiful springtime weather.

Instead of worrying about keeping your tea hot while you’re outdoors though, what about letting it get cold? You might notice different, more subtle flavor notes as your tea cools, and if you like what you taste, you may even wish to try your tea iced. Now is the perfect time to introduce yourself to this treat, with the weather getting warmer in the Northern hemisphere.
Iced tea is becoming more and more popular, and some companies sell it pre-bottled. But if you are a true lover of tea (and I suspect you are), it’s quite easy to make your own. Yours will also undoubtedly taste much fresher, and lack the unnecessisary sweeteners that are added to pre-bottled brews. Simply steep your tea as your normally would, then chill it either by popping it in the icebox for a bit, adding ice, or letting it sit until it reaches room temperature. Spoons made of ice would be a fun way to stir your beverage, but be careful not to let your tea get watered-down!
Jasmine tea is particularly delicious when cold, and you’ll notice all sorts of light nectary flavors emerge when they’re not masked by heat. Try using this Japanese iced tea pitcher when making your iced tea with loose leaves. Simply steep the tea, remove the diffuser, and refrigerate.

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