A Refreshing Cold Brew Tea for Hot Weather
When the weather heats up, there’s nothing better than a refreshing homemade drink waiting in the fridge. This hibiscus, sage and Pocari Sweat cold brew tea is bright, floral and incredibly easy to make.
Instead of using hot water, this recipe uses the slow steeping method to create a smooth cold brew tea with fresh herbs, citrus and a little extra hydration from Pocari Sweat. It’s the perfect summer drink for hot days, garden gatherings or simply keeping cool during a heatwave.
Why You’ll Love This Cold Brew Tea
This isn’t your average iced tea. The combination of tangy hibiscus, fresh mint, earthy sage, zingy ginger and lemon creates a drink that feels refreshing with every sip.
Cold brewing also makes tea taste naturally smoother and less bitter because the flavours slowly infuse into the water over time. It’s an easy way to prepare a chilled drink ahead of time and keep your fridge stocked.
Ingredients You’ll Need
You only need a handful of simple ingredients to make this refreshing cold tea:
- Hibiscus tea bags or dried hibiscus flowers
- Fresh or dried sage leaves
- Fresh mint leaves
- Lemon slices
- Fresh ginger
- Pocari Sweat
- Cold water
- Ice cubes for serving
- Hibiscus gives the tea its beautiful colour and fruity flavour, while the herbs add a fresh garden-inspired twist. The lemon and ginger bring a little brightness, making every glass feel extra refreshing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you steep tea in cold water?
Yes! Cold water steeping is a simple way to make cold brew tea. It takes longer than hot brewing but creates a smoother, refreshing flavour.
Is cold brew tea the same as iced tea?
Not exactly. Iced tea is usually made by brewing tea with hot water and cooling it down, while cold brew tea is made by steeping tea slowly in cold water.
What tea works best for cold brewing?
Hibiscus, green tea, black tea and herbal teas are all great choices for cold brewing. Hibiscus is especially good because it creates a naturally fruity and colourful drink.
Can I make this without Pocari Sweat?
Yes. You can replace it with coconut water, sparkling water or simply enjoy the hibiscus tea base on its own.
Hibiscus sage cold brew tea
Ingredients
- 10 g Loose Hibiscus
- 10 g Fresh or dried sage leaves
- 1 Lemon (sliced)
- 5 cm piece of ginger (sliced)
- Handful Mint leaves
- 150 g Pocari sweat electrolytes
- 1 litre cold water
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients excluding the Pocari sweat electrolytes into a jug.
- Pour over cold water and refrigerate for 6–12 hours.
- Strain the tea and remove the herbs.
- Mix with chilled Pocari Sweat.
- Add lemon slices, ice and serve.
