In the world of tea, the traditional method involves hot water, but recently, cold-brewed tea has gained attention.
Cold-brewed tea offers numerous benefits, both in terms of nutrition and health, and it doesn't interfere with sleep.
Experts have discovered that brewing tea with cold water not only releases more catechins from the leaves but also reduces the caffeine content.
Making a good cold brew tea is simple and suitable for busy office workers, commuters, students, and drivers.
In traditional tea culture, hot water is the norm to enjoy the elegant fragrance of tea leaves, relish the sweet and refreshing taste of the tea broth, and indulge in a leisurely hobby.
Cold brew tea, or brewing with cold water, can be seen as a deviation from the conventional tea-making method.
Benefits of Cold Water Tea
1. Convenience
Whether you're traveling, hiking, on a train, or unable to boil water, you can brew tea as long as you have pure water or mineral water. Cold brew tea, cool and delicious, not only quenches summer thirst but also saves energy, as there's no need for reheating.
It's more pure and refreshing than typical tea drinks. Moreover, during large business meetings, having a bag of instant tea next to mineral water makes it easy to prepare cold brew tea, refreshing minds and providing warmth.
2. Blood Sugar Regulation
Tea, abundant in polyphenols, contains proven tea polyphenols that can reduce sugar levels, lower lipids, and prevent conditions such as hypertension, cerebral thrombosis, atherosclerosis, and cancer.
Theophylline, an oxidized polymer of tea polyphenols, can aid in diabetes prevention and control, as well as lower cholesterol.
During hot water brewing, the hypoglycemic impact of tea polysaccharides diminishes, and theophylline and caffeine are readily extracted, failing to contribute to sugar reduction.
Cold water tea, brewed over time, allows full extraction of tea polysaccharides, proving more beneficial for type 2 diabetes patients.
Making cold brew tea at home is hygienic, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective. It not only quenches thirst and reduces grease but also has a notable effect on lowering blood pressure and uric acid.
Cold Brew Tea Making Method:
1. Prepare tea, cold water, mineral water bottles, water filters, and other containers.
2. Maintain cold water to tea ratio of about 50 ml to 1 gram, adjusting based on personal taste.
3. Wait for 1 to 3 hours, then pour out the tea for a sweet and delicious flavor.
4. Place the unused tea in the refrigerator, ensuring it does not exceed 24 hours.
5. Consume cold brewed tea within two hours after removing it from the refrigerator.
