Iced tea season is here. As temperature arises, Americans are drinking more iced teas. Bottled tea sale is surging as the temperature. Some discriminated drinkers prefer fresh made iced tea. For those whom are used to drinking high quality tea hot mostly, iced tea on the market or even fresh made from tea bags in a big iced tea maker just won't cut it.
I made iced Phoenix oolong tea from commercial grade Dan Cong leaves, the result turned out quite nice.
To make a 1.5 liter pitcher-ful of iced tea,
10 to 15 g of leaves, I used Huang Zhi Xiang first grade;
soak in room temperature water, put in fridge after an hour for over night steeping;
add ice, then ready to drink;
You can add cold water if too strong.
The aroma is long lingering in mouth, a little bitter at first, then turn into sweet after taste quickly. The fragrance is amazingly long lasting in mouth. Every breathe you take is aromatic from the first gulp and on.
Phoenix tea is difficult to brew hot, especially commercial grade. However cold brew seems to be bullet proof. You can brew it strong, with a little extra cold water, it'll taste wonderful again.
If you were a sun tea drinker, this may not be your cup of iced tea. For those whom with a palate for hot tea (not the cream and sugar type), this is a refreshing tea in a hot day next to a barbecue.
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Hello,
Iced tea is delicious when made with the proper tea. I can't stand iced tea made with lipton or Tetley bagged tea. They all taste the same.
My favorite is Coconut Pouchong.
Jon Stout
Jon,
Is this Pouchong flavored or naturally has coconut scent? I am curious. :)
I am in love with this tea, stored this for my whole week in my iced tea pitcher.
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