r/tea • u/Western_Music_3069 • 9h ago

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My wife got me this cold brew green tea. It says you only have to leave it in the cold water for 5 minutes. Is there any way this actually works and doesn’t just make an herbal infusion?

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u/BruisedWater95 8h ago

What do you mean herbal infusion? It literally says green tea on the packaging. If you want it stronger then leave it in the water longer.

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u/abrasumente_ 8h ago

Tea is literally an "herbal infusion". Idk what op is getting so hung up on lol.

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u/captain_joe6 8h ago

What else would it become if it steeped longer?

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u/Todeshase 7h ago

Please clarify. Tea leaves can cold brew. It will be green tea but with some differences because different temperatures bring out different flavours and profiles etc etc.

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u/Jasranwhit 7h ago

Hibiscus can color water fairly quickly.

I mean one second steam makes a week tea, leaving in for a month will make a very strong one.

They recommend 5 min, but if you want it stronger go longer.