I love to brew tea in the sun, but during winter months it's good to have options. Iced tea is one of my favorite treats. I discovered cold brewing and have been loving the results! Cold brewed iced tea can be infused with herbs and fruits like mint, raspberries or cucumber. You can also use it to make Arnold Palmers... so delicious!
Just measure out 1 tablespoon loose leaf tea for every 24 ounces of water (more if you like your tea extra strong, or want to save time). Allow it to sit in your fridge, covered, for up to 10 hours. I like to do it while I'm sleeping, overnight. Remove the tea leaves from your pitcher and enjoy your brew.
Note: Brewing time can differ depending on the type of tea you are using and your personal taste. After one test batch you will know what works for you.
I used edible flowers frozen in ice cubes to make this batch super pretty. Don't like flowers in your drink? Try cubes of frozen fruit juice instead. Enjoy! xo. Elsie
Love the flower ice cube idea! Will try this out this weekend
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Posted by: lotti | February 15, 2013 at 01:38 PM
Looks tasty! What pitcher is that you are using? It looks like it fits your David's Tea infuser perfectly! I got into David's Tea after your post about it and love it! I got the caffine free sampler for Christmas and my favorite is pink flamingo and I'd love to try it iced.
PS - Your ice cubes are beautiful!
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Posted by: Colleen Harpold | February 15, 2013 at 01:46 PM
Such a good idea! Love the ice cubes.
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Posted by: Katie | February 15, 2013 at 01:46 PM
The flowers are SO PRETTY!
Posted by: issey | February 15, 2013 at 01:47 PM
Those frozen flowers are beautiful and would brighten up any cup of tea!
Posted by: Yelle | February 15, 2013 at 01:52 PM
Oh my goodness, your photos are so pretty! And I'm definitely going to have to make tea and flowered ice cubes myself. So cute.
Posted by: Morwen Anjelais | February 15, 2013 at 01:52 PM
LOVE the ice cubes most of all!!! And yummm that tea looks delicious! Perhaps i'll try it with my fave green tea leaves :)
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Posted by: Rory | February 15, 2013 at 01:53 PM
This is an awesome idea! I'm curious, is your iced tea pitcher able to be purchased somewhere? Or is it super unique? ;) My biggest problem with brewing tea and such is the cleanup afterward, and your pitcher seems like it'd be pretty easy to maneuver with hand washing.
Posted by: Cara (@xandara) | February 15, 2013 at 01:53 PM
I adore the ice cubes :)
Posted by: Sue | February 15, 2013 at 01:58 PM
I second the question on letting us know what pitcher and infuser you are using!
Posted by: Emily | February 15, 2013 at 02:09 PM
Omg! I'm a big tea lover and this is a wonderful idea! Both hot and cold. My fave is Birthday Cake by David's Tea :)
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Posted by: Lulu | February 15, 2013 at 02:10 PM
Such a lovely idea, it looks so pretty! As a real tea addict, I'm definitely going to give this a try soon.
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Posted by: Lara | February 15, 2013 at 02:10 PM
The edible flowers really make this special! I love making sun tea, So I will need to try this cold weather option!
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Posted by: Allison S. | February 15, 2013 at 02:12 PM
yes please do tell where that pitcher comes from! i love it!
Posted by: Jess | February 15, 2013 at 02:17 PM
nice!
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Posted by: Val | February 15, 2013 at 02:17 PM
Okay, that's it, I need to start drinking tea so I can make this pretty pinky kind!
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Posted by: Lauren | February 15, 2013 at 02:18 PM
Looks delicious! I'm definitely going to try this!
Posted by: Eva | February 15, 2013 at 02:24 PM
I love how informative all of your posts are! So fun to read!
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Posted by: Rachel | February 15, 2013 at 02:26 PM
Where did you get that teapot diffuser?! Must try this!
Posted by: Lela | February 15, 2013 at 02:32 PM
Love the idea of the tea and the frozen fruit sounds so fun too! xx
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Posted by: Eva | February 15, 2013 at 02:35 PM