The simplest summer ritual
Cold water extracts almost none of the bitterness. Only the sweetness and the aromatics.
Gyokuro cold-brewed overnight becomes something unrecognisable from the hot version: sweeter, almost thick, with a seaweed-like depth that takes people by surprise. The technique requires nothing more than a jar and a refrigerator. The patience is the practice.
Teas to try
Regions to explore
Fertile Heartland
Longjing and light greens, perfect cold-brewed
Devoted Gardens
Gyokuro cold-brewed overnight is a revelation
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