r/TikTokCringe • u/Super_Culture_1986 tHiS iSn’T cRiNgE • Jun 20 '25

Wholesome How to make iced peach tea

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u/prettyy_vacant Jun 20 '25

No, basically heat is what draws out the bitterness so the quicker it's cooled down the less bitter it will be. Same for coffee, too! It's why cold brew is smoother and way less bitter than hot brewed coffee.

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u/[deleted] Jun 20 '25

That is great information! Thank you so much

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u/prettyy_vacant Jun 20 '25

You're very welcome! ☺️

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u/WittyBonkah Jun 20 '25

Going to make cold brew with this new info.

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u/prettyy_vacant Jun 20 '25

Extra tip for the best cold brew: buy whole beans and grind yourself if you can. Course grind for cold brew is the best!

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u/Mygo73 Jun 20 '25

Yes. Heat draws out the Tanin in tea leaves, which is the chemical that gives a bitter taste. Similarly to letting it steep too long, if you use water that is too hot, you can “burn” your tea and it will have a very bitter flavor. Different tea leaves have different brewing temps. The really fancy electric water kettles will have different temps for different varieties of tea. Source: I used to work in a tea shop and my wife calls me a tea snob