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Cold Brewing Indian Tea: A Refreshing Twist on Tradition

by Alaya Tea

When you think of Indian tea, what likely comes to mind is a steaming cup of masala chai with milk, or a strong Assam black tea brewed to perfection. But as the temperatures rise and your cravings shift toward something cool and invigorating, we've found a new way to enjoy Indian tea—cold brewed. This gentle steeping method, originally hailing from Japan, has been transforming how we brew Alaya's Indian teas, revealing subtler notes and smoother textures that hot brewing often masks.

What Is Cold Brewed Tea?

Cold brewing is a process where tea leaves are steeped in cold or room temperature water over several hours—typically 6 to 8. This slow infusion extracts flavors without releasing the bitter tannins that hot water can draw out. The result? A naturally sweet, ultra-smooth, and refreshingly crisp tea that’s perfect for warm days.

Check out the simple cold brew recipe below, plus our favorite Alaya teas to brew with this method.



HOW TO COLD BREW TEA (a simple recipe):

 
Ingredients:
 

Instructions: 

1) Use 1 teaspoon of Darjeeling First, Darjeeling Green, or Indian Oolong tea for every 1 cup of water (we've listed these tea recommendations below) 
 
2) Pour desired amount of room temperature water over the tea into a large pitcher.
 
3) Stir the water gently to make sure all the leaves are wet.
 
4) Put the pitcher in the fridge and let it steep overnight (around 6-8 hours).
 
5) Remove the pitcher from the fridge and strain the tea leaves.
 
6) Your delicious cold brew tea is now ready to be enjoyed! Add ice or garnish. 
 
PS: if you try this recipe, snap a photo and share it with us at info@alayatea.co! We love hearing about our customers' tea creations.



TEAS WE RECOMMEND:

   OOLONG TEA FROM BIHAR, INDIA, FRONT IMAGE   

Darjeeling First Flush, Indian Oolong, and Darjeeling Green

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