🔥 The Classic Flash-Chilled Method

1-Liter Batch Configuration:

• Leaf Selection: Measure 0.5 oz (approx. 3 tbsp) of loose leaf tea or utilize 4 premium pyramid tea bags.
• Infusion: Bring 1 liter of freshly drawn water to a rolling boil. Pour directly over leaves or bags in a heatproof vessel.
• Timing: Steep undisturbed for exactly 5 to 7 minutes depending on targeted profile depth. Remove leaves to halt tannin release.
• Enhancements: For an authentic sweet tea, stir in 1/4 to 1/2 cup of pure cane sugar while the liquor is hot. Let cool completely, then serve over ice.

1-Gallon Batch Configuration:

• Leaf Selection: Measure 2.0 oz (approx. 12 tbsp) of loose leaf tea or utilize 16 premium pyramid tea bags.
• Infusion: Bring 1 gallon of fresh water to a boil, streaming it directly over your tea filters or structural bags.
• Timing: Maintain a strict 5 to 7 minute steep timer. Extract the bags completely before cooling to preserve structural flavor balance.
• Enhancements: Incorporate 1 to 1.5 cups of raw sugar into the hot solution, stirring until entirely dissolved. Garnish with crisp botanical slices if desired.

❄️ The Artisan Cold-Extract Protocol

For a highly refined, brilliantly clear profile with minimal bitterness and reduced astringency, our tea masters highly recommend the cold brew process. By eliminating extreme heat, you gently extract sweet volatile oils while leaving heavier, harsh tannins bound to the leaf structure.

Cold Brew Step-by-Step:

1. Measure & Combine: Source your preferred volume ratios (referencing the 1-Liter or 1-Gallon configurations). Secure loose leaf structures within a dedicated fine-mesh filter bag or drop in your pyramid bags.
2. Water Immersion: Submerge your filter completely in cold, filtered water (4 cups for 1 Liter; 16 cups for 1 Gallon) within a glass container.
3. Refrigerated Steep: Seal the vessel and transfer to the refrigerator to infuse slowly for 8 to 12 hours.
4. Extraction & Sweetening: Remove the tea leaves completely. If sweetening, blend in homemade simple syrup (equal parts water and sugar dissolved over low heat) to your taste preference.
5. Service presentation: Pour over ice cubes inside clean, clear borosilicate glass mug presentationware. Enjoy uncompromised year-round clarity.