Concentrated Tea
A brewing method in which tea is steeped at double strength, then diluted with hot water when served. Ideal for supplying a group over an extended period.
Ingredients
Tea leaves (can adjust using large-batch tea method)
Double the tea leaves or halve the water
Hot water (mix in when drinking)
Equal amount to the concentrated tea
Instructions
1
Brewing Concentrated Tea
Double the amount of tea leaves or halve the water for steeping to obtain double-strength tea. Do not steep longer using the large-batch tea ratio.
2
Cooling and Storage
Separate the brewed tea from the leaves and cool it down as quickly as possible. You can place it in cold water to cool or refrigerate it.
3
Serving Preparation
When drinking, mix in an equal amount of hot water to dilute to a palatable concentration and temperature. In hot weather, the water temperature can be lower; in cold weather, it can be higher or kept warm in an insulated cup.
4
Handling Emulsification
If the tea becomes cloudy/white (emulsification), adding hot water or warming it will restore the original color.
