Chilled Green Tea

For a really refreshing summer treat why not try a cup of chilled sencha?

Serves 4

Ingredients

1L mineral water
2 Clearspring Sencha Teabags or 1tbsp Clearspring Loose Sencha

Method 1, hot brewing

  1. Boil the water and then leave to cool to between 70-90˚C.
    Pour the water onto the Sencha Tea. Allow to steep for 2 minutes and then strain.
  2. Cool and then serve. If you prefer a stronger taste, just add a little more tea.

Method 2, cold brewing

  1. Add the tea to the mineral water and leave to steep over night for a smoother and softer tasting chilled green tea.
  2. Strain and enjoy.

Be creative

You can enjoy chilled sencha green tea on its own, or try these tasty alternatives:

  • For the sweet-toothed, mix chilled sencha with organic apple, cranberry or pomegranate juice.
  • Make it really refreshing by adding a sprig of fresh mint, or mint and a slice of lemon, to the jug while the tea is cooling down.

 

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