or would it get bad and gross
2007-03-28 17:57:11 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Cold tea?
What a concept!
You could call it something like maybe: Ice Tea
You should patent that idea!
2007-04-01 08:15:21 · answer #1 · answered by __A_YAHOO_USER__ 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
You should never brew Green Tea with hot water and then cool it to prepare cold, or iced tea. Instead, please double the amount of the Green Tea leaves used to brew it in cold water in a sealed container. This way you keep the aroma, the natural color and the medicinal health benefits of the Green Tea. The reason this way is better, is that you avoid oxidation that can occur if the tea is left open to the air in an attempt to cool it after hot brewing. The brewing time is actually very short. For example, 10-15 cups of tea can be brewed in a jar in the ice box in just 30-45 minutes. Please note that you can refill the jar with water to brew more tea when the level reaches one third full. You may repeat the same procedure up to 3 times using the same Xianju Green Tea leaves. It is better than drinking water for walkers, runners, cycling, mountain climbing or any athletic sport in general that demands replenishment of body
2007-04-01 08:52:39 · answer #2 · answered by W j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, drink your green tea hot. Don't leave it for too long.
This is because green tea catechins oxidise if you leave it. You lose all the health benefits.
Green tea contains amino acids, leave it longer and bacteria starts to breed.
Check out the article below on how NOT to drink green tea!
Julian
2007-03-29 02:30:35 · answer #3 · answered by Julian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
It only turns yellow in color and loses the Vitamin C after a while, but otherwise it's ok.
The best is to brew it every time and NEVER leave tea leaves in the water, drain well, and add hot water as you need it.
2007-03-28 18:04:01 · answer #4 · answered by carson-johzen 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when I make cold tea, I usually drink it within a few days. Not sure what kind of effect tea has sitting around for a long time, but it can't be very good. Just in case the antioxidants or EGCG diminish in time, I consume it pretty quick. good luck to ya.
2007-03-28 18:43:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes you can. Ice tea made with green tea is actually pretty good. I do it all the time.
2007-03-28 18:04:10 · answer #6 · answered by kiera70 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Green tea will have better effect to our body when it drinks early...
2007-03-28 18:00:58 · answer #7 · answered by roy_marzoed 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can drink on it all day hot or cold on ice or not just drink and drink it is good for you.
2007-03-28 18:11:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
GREEN TEA COLD OR WITH ICE IS GREAT... I DRINK IT THAT WAY BECAUSE IT IS REFRESHING...
2007-03-28 18:25:18 · answer #9 · answered by DM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, just put it in the fridge, don't leave it out on the counter. And take the leaves out when done steeping.
2007-03-28 18:19:58 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋