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The Rise of Cold Brew Tea<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cold brew has become incredibly popular in recent years, especially among people looking for a refreshing drink that highlights the natural flavor of tea. Before this trend, iced beverages were already well-loved: from iced lemon tea to bubble tea, many of us grew up drinking sweetened tea-based drinks. I still remember that when I was little, the first big hit was lemon iced tea\u2014delicious, but extremely sweet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As demand grew, large beverage companies began producing simple jasmine iced tea, oolong iced tea, and even \u201cpure\u201d iced tea. Yet even in the simplest formulas, they still added some sugar or artificial sweeteners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When producers realized the growing market for pure infusion teas, people were skeptical. I remember very clearly how a truly pure infusion tea\u2014unsweetened, simple, clean\u2014was mocked by people around me for being \u201cboring.\u201d And yet, look at how popular it has become now. As we grow older, our tastes shift: we start to appreciate simplicity, natural beauty, and authenticity. And of course, we begin paying more attention to how much sugar we consume every day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Fruits and tea infusions are still a wonderful combination\u2014I enjoy them a lot too. But sometimes, you just want a simple cold brew iced tea that lets you taste the tea itself\u2014the natural sweetness that comes from the leaves. This is especially true for roasted or heavily baked teas: when brewed cold, their inherent sweetness becomes even more pronounced.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Bit of History: How Cold Brew Tea Developed<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Cold brewing tea originated in Japan, where it is known as mizudashi<\/em> (\u6c34\u51fa\u3057). The technique was created to produce a smooth, low-bitterness tea by steeping high-quality leaves in cold water for several hours. Because cold water extracts fewer tannins, the resulting tea tastes sweeter, softer, and cleaner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Later, Taiwan embraced this method and elevated it, especially with high-mountain oolongs. Many fine dining restaurants in Taiwan began serving pure oolong cold brew\u2014no sugar, no additives\u2014because cold brewing brings out the floral notes, natural sweetness, and elegant aftertaste of premium teas. This helped the trend expand quickly across Asia and eventually to the rest of the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, cold brew tea has become a symbol of minimalism, health, and authenticity\u2014a way to appreciate tea at its purest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Make Cold Brew Tea<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Cold brewing is simple and requires no special skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Standard Cold Brew Method (Recommended)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n