How to Make Cold Brew Tea: Darjeeling Black, Pomegranate, Gooseberry & Mint

Welcome back to the How to Make Cold Brew Tea Series, where each week we explore new, refreshing ways to enjoy your favourite teas.

This time, we’re using Darjeeling Black Tea, known for its floral aroma and light-bodied flavour, paired with pomegranate, gooseberry, and mint for a tangy, cooling cold brew that balances sweetness, tartness, and freshness in every sip.

🧪 The Formula: 1 Tea, 1 Fruit, 1 Citrus, 1 Herb

The secret to a great cold brew is balance.
At Kapemai, we follow this simple formula:

1 Tea + 1 Fruit + 1 Citrus + 1 Herb

Here’s why it works:

• The tea forms the base rich, aromatic, and complex.
• The fruit adds natural sweetness and texture.
• The citrus brings brightness and acidity to lift the flavours.
• The herb ties everything together with freshness and aroma.

This structure ensures every sip feels complete, layered, refreshing, and harmonious.

🍵 What You’ll Need

• 6–8 spoons of Kapemai Darjeeling Black Tea
• 1 pomegranate, gently smashed to release its juice and seeds
• 2 gooseberries (amla), sliced
• A handful of mint leaves
• 1 litre (4 cups) of cold or room temperature water
  
  

🧊 How to Make It

1. Add Darjeeling Black Tea, pomegranate, gooseberries, and mint leaves to a bottle or jar.
2. Pour in 1 litre of water.
3. Seal and refrigerate for 12–24 hours.
4. Strain and serve over ice.
   

💡 Optional: Add honey or sugar syrup while serving for extra sweetness.

✨ The Flavour Profile

This cold brew is:

• Bright and tangy from gooseberries
• Sweetly floral from Darjeeling
• Fruity and juicy from pomegranate
• Cool and aromatic from mint

Perfect for a sunny afternoon or a post-meal refreshment.

🔗 Previous Recipe

Missed last week’s episode? Check out our previous blog:
How to Make Cold Brew Tea: Oolong, Passion Fruit & Orange