Effortless to prepare in the morning, JING Tea’s cold infusions are a sophisticated and refreshing drink to enjoy throughout the day.
With a popular trend across the world’s leading hotels where tea cold infusions can be found on tap, there is now a rapidly growing movement towards serving innovative new tea drinks at home. Whether preparing a batch ahead to keep in the fridge for sipping on a warm summer’s day or to give to friends and family at a gathering, it is a simple but standout offering.
As the world of tea becomes ever more enticing and exciting with its versatility in mocktails, cocktails, iced and Bubble tea, JING, experts in incredible tea experiences, has created a guide to making four delicious cold infusions – using its luxury Earl Grey, Darjeeling Second Flush, Jasmine Silver Needle and Blackcurrant and Hibiscus loose leaf teas.
These specific teas are particularly suitable served as cold infusions bringing out a complexity of natural flavours which have then been complemented with the perfect garnish. It is the exquisite loose-leaf tea leaves which form the foundation of these drinks and really sets them apart.
Whether looking for a grown up non alcoholic alternative or simply something to quench your thirst, a JING cold infusion will without doubt deliver and will become the go to throughout the warmer months.
JING Darjeeling Second Flush Cold Infusion
Fragrant and uplifting, with grape sweetness, this cold infusion has notes of toasted hay and hints of muscatel.
Ingredients: for 1L of cold infusion
- 16g / 10 tsp JING Darjeeling Second Flush loose leaf tea
- 1L Filtered water
- Ice
- Grapes to garnish
- Cocktail pick
Method
- Add JING Darjeeling Second Flush loose leaf tea to a jug
- Fill with 1L 10°C filtered water
- Place in the fridge and let it infuse for 4 to 6 hours
- After infusing, strain the liquid into a clean serving jug
- Keep refrigerated and use within 48 hours
Serve: Pour into a highball glass filled with ice and garnish with grapes on a cocktail pick .
JING Earl Grey Cold Infusion
An invigorating cold infusion lifted by fresh and exuberant citrus with notes of wild honey and bergamot.
Ingredients: 1L cold infusion
- 14g / 10 tsp JING Earl Grey loose leaf tea
- 1L Filtered water
- Ice
- Lemon peel to garnish
Method
- Add JING Earl Grey loose leaf tea to a jug
- Fill with 1L 10°C filtered water
- Place in the fridge and let it infuse for 4 to 6 hours
- After infusing, strain the liquid into a clean serving jug
- Keep refrigerated and use within 48 hours
Serve: Pour into a highball glass filled with ice, garnish with lemon peel and serve – the lemon peel adds a citrusy zest that complements the bergamot in the tea.
JING Jasmine Silver Needle Cold Infusion
A serene cold infusion of the sweetest, spring-picked white tea buds, with notes of jasmine, vanilla and honeyed apple with an intense floral aroma.
Ingredients: 1L cold infusion
- 18g / 14 tsp JING Jasmine Silver Needle loose leaf tea
- 1L Filtered water
- Ice
- Slice of cucumber, per serve
Method
- Add JING Jasmine Silver Needle loose leaf tea to a jug
- Fill with 1L 10°C filtered water
- Place in the fridge and let it infuse for 4 to 6 hours
- After infusing, strain the liquid into a clean serving jug
- Keep refrigerated and use within 48 hours
Serve: Pour into a highball glass filled with ice, garnish with a fresh cucumber slice and serve – the cucumber garnish adds a delicate melon like green freshness that complements the tea’s floral aroma.
JING Blackcurrant and Hibiscus Cold Infusion
A bold and bright, caffeine free herbal infusion with the perfect balance of berry sweetness and tart hibiscus.
Ingredients: 1L cold infusion
- 14g / 6 tsp JING Blackcurrant & Hibiscus herbal loose leaf tea
- 1L Filtered hot water
- Ice
- Slice of grapefruit, per serve
Method
- Add the Blackcurrant & Hibiscus herbal loose leaf tea to a 1 litre jug
- Fill the jug with filtered hot water (95°C-100°C) and infuse for 3 minutes
- After infusing, strain the liquid into a clean serving jug
- Let the infusion cool down and then refrigerate
- Keep refrigerated and use within 48 hours
Serve: Pour into a highball glass filled with ice, garnish with a grapefruit slice and serve – the grapefruit garnish enhances the fruity, tart notes of the blackcurrant and hibiscus.
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