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A while ago I experimented with a variety of teas served cold to see how they would perform. The results were uneven—ranging from “ugh, what is that?” to “where has this been all my life?”

Here are a few worth noting if you’d like to try your own chilled tea tasting.

Preparation notes:

• I don’t add ice, since that dilutes the tea unless it’s brewed extra strong.
• Instead, I cool the tea to room temperature and refrigerate it.
• Cloudiness is normal and usually doesn’t affect flavor.

1. Japanese Sencha Kyoto Cherry green tea blend

A smooth green tea with cherry and subtle rose notes. Refreshing when chilled, with strong fruit character. Better with a touch of sweetener.

2. Monk’s Blend flavored black tea

A fruity, aromatic blend with hints of pomegranate, vanilla, and caramel. Chilled, it becomes especially vibrant and naturally sweet.

You can read more about this tea in

this detailed review of Monk’s Blend served cold
.

3. Mercedes Apple Spice herbal fruit infusion

A caffeine-free blend with apple, cinnamon, and spices. Can become bitter if over-steeped—taste carefully before chilling. Sweetener is recommended.

4. Darjeeling loose leaf black tea

Light and fragrant, often described as the “Champagne of teas.” Chilled, it’s delicate and refreshing, with optional sweetener.

5. PG Tips traditional black tea

A bit of edge remains when chilled, though it softens compared to the hot version. Benefits from a small amount of sweetener.

For additional thoughts, see

this evaluation of PG Tips tea and its flavor profile
.

6. Bohemian Raspberry green tea with fruit flavoring

A Sencha-based tea with raspberry notes. Naturally sweet and very enjoyable cold.

7. Blackcurrant flavored black tea blend

This tea may appear cloudy when chilled, but flavor is what counts. It benefits from sweetener and has strong refreshing potential.

These selections provide a great starting point for experimenting with chilled tea during warmer weather.

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