Refresh with gusto. Guide to the preparation of cold herbal teas

The warm weather is upon us, summer is chomping at the bit, and never more than this year, the urge to be outside, walking and getting lost in nature is great. What could be better than a cold herbal tea to take with you on wild, out-of-doors excursions? It is a common mistake to associate herbal tea with a winter ritual, perhaps ending a dreary Sunday, book in hand and blanket on. The world of herbal tea, however, is multifaceted, and its uses are diverse. Whether hot or cold, herbal tea is an invigorating ally all year round. In this article, we at Wilden. herbals will tell you about how to prepare cold herbal teas.

There are some effective methods for extracting all the goodness of an herbal tea, preserving its organoleptic characteristics whether hot or cold. As you learn about them, you will notice extractions with very different notes, scents, and colors.

Cold herbal teas vs. hot herbal teas: the infusion time

Infusion is a combination of time and temperature. In fact, if hot infusion takes only a few minutes (5 to 20 minutes), cold infusion takes a few hours (6 to 12 hours).

Cold herbal tea: how to prepare it

Making cold herbal tea is super easy, and the pitcher is a great way to store it in the refrigerator and consume it conveniently at home as a refreshing drink. Here is how to make cold herbal tea in a pitcher:

• Use 2 or 3 sachets of Wilden infusion per liter, depending on the desired flavor intensity. Fill the pitcher with water brought to a boil and allow a good steeping time (10-20 minutes).
• Once the brew is ready, sweeten and let cool to room temperature.
• Serve to your heart’s content.

You can proceed similarly with the water bottle. All you need to do is change the amount of water you need by letting 2 teabags of herbal tea steep in uncapped canteen overnight. By letting your herbal tea breathe, you will have a full taste that is perfect for carrying around.

How to prepare herbal tea with cold infusion

Even in cold infusion, it is very easy to make a cold herbal tea. Just combine a sachet or portion of bulk in water in a pitcher and let the herbal tea rest for 6-12 hours in the refrigerator. Again, you only need 2 to 3 sachets per type or (4/6g of bulk), depending on the desired extraction strength.

If you then want to experiment, this is just the beginning; for example, try adding fresh herbs and why not, even a distillate.

Soon we will start telling you stories and recipes from the world of blending as well.

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