Cold Brewed Jasmine Iced Tea

May 27, 2023May 27, 20230 19

Cold Brewed Jasmine Iced Tea: A Refreshing and Healthy Beverage for Summer Days

by The Chefin Beverage

Prep

5 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

12-24 hours

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 ounce loose leaf jasmine green tea ( I get mine from www.teadojo.com )
	3 liters filtered room temperature water
	1 -2 tablespoon raw sugar or 1 -2 tablespoon honey
	1 lemon

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Cold Brewed Jasmine Iced Tea is a perfect drink for summer days. This tea has a light, floral flavor with a hint of sweetness from the raw sugar or honey. Since the tea is made with cold water, the caffeine content is lower than that of traditional hot brewed tea. The tea can also be easily customized to individual taste preferences by adding more or less sugar or adjusting the amount of steeping time. Overall, this beverage is easy to prepare, refreshing, and healthy, making it a great choice to sip on a hot summer day.

Instructions

1.	Add the loose leaf jasmine tea to a 3-liter pitcher.
2.	Pour filtered room temperature water on top of loose leaf jasmine tea.
3.	Allow the tea to steep for 12-24 hours.
4.	Once the tea is steeped to the preferred strength, strain it into another pitcher to remove the tea leaves.
5.	Add raw sugar or honey to the brewed tea and stir until dissolved.
6.	Cut the lemon into thin slices and add them to the tea for extra flavor.
7.	Chill the tea in the refrigerator and serve over ice.

PROS

Cold Brewed Jasmine Iced Tea is a refreshing and delicious beverage that can be enjoyed all summer long.
Low in calories, sugar, and fat, it is a healthy alternative to sugary drinks.
The tea is also rich in antioxidants, which can help protect against cellular damage and inflammation in the body.

CONS

The tea requires 12-24 hours of steeping time, which requires a bit of planning.
Some may find the flavor of jasmine tea to be too floral or perfumy for their taste buds.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Jasmine tea is rich in antioxidants, which can help protect against cellular damage and inflammation in the body. Tea has also been linked to a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer. Cold brewed tea is less acidic than traditional hot brewed tea, which may be easier on the digestive system for those with sensitive stomachs.