Cold brew tea is a refreshing and less bitter take on iced tea, with no need for added sugar. This thirst quenching version is made with green tea, flavoured with orange, blueberries and mint.
Ed and I are weak tea people. We love the flavour but not the intensity and the resultant bitterness. We add a pinch of tea and let it brew for a few minutes, or have a quick tea bag dunk in-and-out. Come summer we switch to cold brew, dunk a tea bag in a jug of water, add some citrus and herbs for extra flavour and leave in the fridge overnight to infuse. The result is a delicate iced tea which has none of the bitterness of hot brewed tea, so there is no need to add any sugar or other sweeteners. 
This week has an extremely civilised start when PGtips asked me on board The Elizabeth for a Monday morning breakfast cruise on The Thames. We embarked on the south side of the river in the shadow of Tower Bridge, my old office, which I do not miss one little bit, is visible just above the red bus. The last time I had been to Tower Bridge had been on a scorchingly hot summer’s evening to a party in one of the walkways, which are also open to the public. (They also have a glass floor which causes a certain level of nervousness for some).
Up the river we went, under Tower Bridge, past the London Eye until we got to the Houses of Parliament (such a vast, complex and old building that part of it is always covered with scaffolding for repairs), and the iconic Elizabeth clock tower (Big Ben is the actual Great Bell inside the tower).
Tied up next to Westminster Bridge was a giant floating PGtips Green Tea Monkey, enjoying a cup of tea!
Later once the tide had dropped and there was no longer any danger of Monkey losing his head he was taken on a little tour to see more of London
Blueberry &; Orange Cold Brew Iced Green Tea
Ingredients
- 1 -2 Green tea bags - we used PGtips green tea
- 750 ml | 3 cups water
- 1 orange - sliced
- 1/2 cup blueberries
- 3 springs of mint
Instructions
- Simply put all the ingredients into a jug and allow to infuse overnight in the fridge.
Monkey seems to approve – and for anyone wondering he is dressed for a relaxing session at the spa, not a judo suit as I initially thought. 
How do you like your tea? Have you tried cold brew?
Recipe for Blueberry & Orange Cold Brew Iced Green Tea and post commissioned by PGtips. All opinions our own.
The Food Hunter
how cool is this!! I got hooked on PG tea when we were overseas. great post
Helen
PGtips is one of the iconic British teas!
Helen @ family-friends-food.com
I’ve never tried cold brew tea but it sounds delicious. Definitely one to try over the summer when refreshing drinks are called for.
Helen
We love cold brew, refreshing and not at all bitter.
Georgina Ingham | Culinary Travels
I’m a real tea belly but generally only like steaming hot ‘black’ tea, fairly strong but with quite a lot of milk. I do keep trying green tea but am not really that keen, maybe a fruity recipe like this would help change my mind.
Helen
I am a weak tea person through and through so this version is perfect for me!
Donna
I love cold brew iced tea – we always have a jug in the fridge over summer. This version sounds refreshing and delicious :)
Helen
Come summer it is cold brew tea and coffee all the way.
Molly Kumar
This looks so pretty and I see myself making this version real soon. The PG green Tea Monkey looks so cute on the river :)
Helen
it was really fun. I wished I seen him being towed up and down.
Tara
Such a beautiful tea! I’m like you. I am generally not a fan of intense and bitter teas. Yours sounds absolutely delicious.
Sarah, Maison Cupcake
That was a fun morning! Green Tea Monkey looks much bigger when you get close up to him!
Helen
It was a really good way to start the week – huge fun.
Keely
That sounds so refreshing! I could try that tonight with my green tea, blueberries and passion fruit. Thank you :)
Helen
Passion fruit sounds an excellent addition.
Kara Guppy
I am not a fan of iced tea but you have made me want to try this
Helen
I dislike iced tea but I love cold brew. There is a world of difference.
Fashion and Style Police
I like my tea not too strong. This sounds like a great way to drink tea. Going to try this.
Helen
Weak tea rocks!
Joanna
I’m not a tea drinker but it does look nice.
Helen
I was never a tea until I discovered lovely and light green tea.
Helena Feofanov
Mm that sounds yummy, I love your recipes overall, I feel like I need to try all of them. I’m a big fan of green tea as well.
Helen
Thank you Helena! Enjoy them.
Ana De- Jesus
Oh wow I wish I was able to see monkey. This tea sounds so refreshing and I am going to try and make it myself!
Helen
Monkey was great fun – a really lovely start to the week.
Rachel
Oh now this is definitely for me, I love making iced tea!
Helen
We go for cold brew all the time as it is so refreshing.
Anosa
I love PGtips big time, I am loving the look of this iced green tea, thanks for the recipe.
Helen
We’ll drink gallons of this once summer finally comes.
Grant R
Would you believe that I didn’t drink tea until I was over 40! A late starter! I drink fruit tea, green tea, herbal tea. This recipe looks very refreshing. Bookmarked!
Helen
I did not start until I was at University, and am addicted now, but always very weak.
Lindsay At Newcastle Family Life
I love PG tips , how cool is that monkey in the Thames! This sounds like such a refreshing drink xx
Helen
It was so funny that monkey was too big to go under the bridges until the tide dropped.
Fi Ni Neachtain
That iced tea looks so delicious a refreshing, I love how you’ve presented it. Your photos are gorgeous!
Helen
Thanks Fi! I do love a glass of cold brew in the summer
Vai Chin @Rambling Through Parenthood
I do love a good iced tea. Would like to try it with green tea.
Helen
It is so good with green tea.
Zena's Suitcase
This literally sounds like my perfect cup of tea. I’m a huge green tea fan, but I love it with some extra flavours. Sounds like a great summer drink
Helen
I love cold brew, and it is so easy to mix up the flavours. Drinking it with lime today.