Classic Cold Brew Iced Black Tea
Ultra-smooth cold brew iced black tea with gentle honey sweetness and a subtle lemon aroma. Clean, mellow, and naturally low in bitterness — a refined cold-brew take on classic iced tea.
Prep Time : 10 min
Brew Time : 6–12 hr
Servings : 8
10 min
6–12 hr
8
Ingredients
Black Tea Base
• 1.65 L water
• 5 black tea bags (Ceylon or light breakfast tea) — this one on Amazon
Flavoring
• 2–3 Tbsp mild honey, to taste — this one on Amazon
• 1 strip lemon peel (yellow part only, no white pith)
To Serve
• Ice
• Lemon slice or twist
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Directions
- Cold Brew the Tea
Place the tea bags (or loose leaves in a filter) into a large pitcher. Add the cold water, cover, and refrigerate for 6–12 hours, depending on desired strength. Do not stir or agitate during brewing. - Strain and Sweeten
Remove the tea bags or strain out the leaves. Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey until fully dissolved. Taste and add up to 1 additional tablespoon only if needed. - Add Lemon Aroma
Add the strip of lemon peel to the cold-brewed tea. Let infuse in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes only, just until a gentle citrus aroma develops. Remove the peel promptly. - Serve
Fill glasses with ice, pour over the cold brew iced tea, and garnish with a lemon slice or twist if desired.
*Notes :
- Cold brewing extracts fewer tannins, resulting in a smoother, rounder flavor than hot-brewed iced tea.
- Use light black tea; heavy or smoky teas lose clarity when cold brewed.
- Lemon is aromatic only — never add lemon juice to cold brew black tea.
- Keeps well refrigerated for up to 48 hours.
Nutrition Facts
( per ~200 ml serving )
Calories
~35 kcal
Protein
0 g
Fat
0 g
Carbs
~8 g
Calories
~35 kcal
Protein
0 g
Fat
0 g
Carbs
~8 g
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Classic Cold Brew Iced Black Tea
Ingredients
Method
- Place the tea bags (or loose leaves in a filter) into a large pitcher. Add the cold water, cover, and refrigerate for 6–12 hours, depending on desired strength. Do not stir or agitate during brewing.
- Remove the tea bags or strain out the leaves. Stir in 2 tablespoons of honey until fully dissolved. Taste and add up to 1 additional tablespoon only if needed.
- Add the strip of lemon peel to the cold-brewed tea. Let infuse in the refrigerator for 10–15 minutes only, just until a gentle citrus aroma develops. Remove the peel promptly.
- Fill glasses with ice, pour over the cold brew iced tea, and garnish with a lemon slice or twist if desired.
Notes
- Cold brewing extracts fewer tannins, resulting in a smoother, rounder flavor than hot-brewed iced tea.
- Use light black tea; heavy or smoky teas lose clarity when cold brewed.
- Lemon is aromatic only — never add lemon juice to cold brew black tea.
- Keeps well refrigerated for up to 48 hours.