Can’t you drink tea when the weather is hot? There are many new methods of making tea on the market. Take a look at the following two recommended tea drinks and drink a cool drink to cool off!

1. Cold brewing method

Simple to make, no skills required

You don’t need many tools to make cold brew tea, just a bottle and tea leaves. The steps are also very simple. Put an appropriate amount of tea leaves into the bottle, add drinking water and let it sit for 4-8 hours before drinking. Just calculate the time and prepare it one night in advance, put it in the refrigerator, and you can bring cold brew tea to work the next morning, so you can enjoy ice-cold tea even at work.

 

Many people don’t know the little tips for making cold brew tea, which results in the cold brew tea being too bland or bitter. Here are 2 key points:

#1: "Tea to water ratio 1:100"

The ratio of tea leaves to water for making cold brew tea is 1:100. Generally, 4 grams of tea leaves in a 400 ml water bottle is the standard amount of tea. If it is your first time to make cold brew tea, it is not recommended to adjust the ratio of tea to water. After trying it, you feel that the taste is too light or too strong, so you can make fine adjustments. In terms of time, cord-shaped tea leaves such as Phoenix Dancong generally require 4-6 hours, while hemispheric tea leaves such as Taiwan Oolong require 6-8 hours.

#2: “Remember to separate the tea leaves”

Whether it is hot brewing or cold brewing, tea leaves will release theophylline when brewed for a long time, making the tea soup bitter. Therefore, remember to separate the tea soup and tea leaves after making cold brew tea to avoid over-steeping the tea leaves. If you are making cold brew tea in the office, you can also use cotton tea bags to wrap the tea leaves for easy removal when finished.

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2. Fruit tea

Fresh and healthy, children’s favorite

Fruit tea has become very popular in recent years. Both men, women and children hold a cup in their hands and drink it while walking on the street. In fact, making fruit tea is not difficult, and making it at home can be healthier!

First prepare your favorite fruits and tea leaves, brew the tea leaves in hot water, add an appropriate amount of sugar and stir until dissolved, then take out the tea soup and set aside. Then cut the fruit into pieces and squeeze some of it into juice. Finally, add the tea soup and then add ice cubes and fruits in sequence and you're done. But when making fruit tea, you should also pay attention to some details in order to make a healthy and delicious tea.

#1: "Pay attention to the don'ts and don'ts of fruit pairing"

When making fruit tea, you must pay attention to whether the combination of fruits is appropriate. Some fruits may be uncomfortable together. For example, cantaloupe and banana, because both are fruits with high potassium content, people with weak kidney function should not eat them at the same time, otherwise it will easily affect kidney function.

#2: "You can choose black tea as the tea base"

The tea base of fruit tea is not limited to tea types. If you want to choose a tea base that goes well with fruits, black tea would be a good choice. High-quality black tea has a sweet aroma that goes well with the sour and sweet fruits. If you want to drink fruit tea that is lighter and has a fresh taste, it is recommended to use green tea as the tea base. The sweetness of the fruit and the freshness of green tea are a perfect match!

 

The above are two new methods of making tea. On a hot summer day, drinking a cup of cold brew tea or fruit tea is indeed a pleasure. While you have time, why not make a cup yourself!

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