Looking for healthier ways to replace sugary sodas, fruit juices, and energy drinks? This nutritious recipe is hands down the best alternative! Whether you're an occasional tea drinker or a regular one, you'll love this refreshing and hydrating cold brew herbal tea.
First things first: it all depends on the herbs you use. Don't use tea bags filled with dust. Use quality loose-leaf herbs that look like a dried salad!
By cold brewing your tea, you retain all the antioxidant properties without the extra tannins you get from hot tea. So fill a 1-qt. glass carafe with filtered water, add 3–4 tsp of loose-leaf tea, put the lid on, give it a good shake, and steep in the fridge overnight.
Strain, and cheers! It stays fresh and tastes great for days — though I'm sure you'll drink it all in one day, especially on hot summer days!
Note: You can re-steep these leaves up to 3 times. And when you're done, don't throw them away—compost them!
Want an even simpler way to cold brew your loose-leaf tea? You'll just need a French press filled with filtered water and 3–4 tsp of loose-leaf tea. Put it in the refrigerator overnight, press down the filter, and enjoy!
How to Make Cold Brew Herbal Tea
INGREDIENTS
- 3-4 tsp loose-leaf tea
- 1 qt. filtered water
INSTRUCTIONS
- Put 3-4 tsp loose-leaf tea in a glass carafe
- Pour 1 qt. filtered water (room temperature)
- Put the lid on and shake well
- Refrigerate overnight
- Strain the loose-leaf tea
- Enjoy with some ice (optional).
No add-ins needed. Keep it covered and refrigerated for 2 to 3 days.
Live a healthy and sustainable life!
Cheers, Eleftheria—founder of Greek Superherbs
