Journal

Why Cold-Brewed Tea Barely Turns Bitter

Hot water pulls tannins fast; cold water is far slower to touch them, which is why an overnight jar of loose leaf comes out sweet instead of sharp. The chemistry, the method, and the cold hibiscus ...

How to brew loose-leaf without overthinking it

No infuser, no thermometer: loose-leaf takes a strainer, a kettle, and the number on the pouch. The doses and steep times for all four blends, plus the one exception worth knowing.