Advantages of cold-brewed tea:
1. Healthier: Cold-brewed tea does not require heating, so the nutrients in the tea are retained. The tea soup is rich in phenolic compounds, which can help Eliminate free radicals, lower blood sugar and blood lipids, enhance immunity, etc.
2. The taste is more refreshing: Since cold-brewed tea has a light and refreshing taste, it is suitable for drinking in summer.
3. Easy to carry: Cold brewed tea can be carried in a bottle, which is easier to tip over and spill than hot brewed tea.
Disadvantages of cold brew tea:
1. Longer brewing time: Compared with hot brew tea, cold brew tea requires a longer brewing time (6-12 hours ), the brewing speed is slower.
2. It cannot be sterilized: Since it does not require heating, cold brew tea cannot be sterilized during the brewing process. Excessive storage may cause mold and deterioration, and it is not suitable to be stored in high temperature environments.
3. The taste is easy to lose: Because the aroma, taste and other components in tea are easily volatilized if they are in contact with water for too long, the taste of cold brewed tea is lighter than that of hot brewed tea.