Quick answer
Brew Onyx Signature Iced Green Tea as a concentrate: steep one pouch in 2 quarts of 185°F water for 3 minutes, then add 2 quarts of iced water to make a gallon. Serve over plenty of ice and adjust the dilution to your taste.
Why this tea is brewed as a concentrate
Onyx Signature Iced Green Tea is designed to be steeped strong and then diluted, not brewed at full strength and chilled. The three-minute steep at 185°F pulls flavor from the green tea and spearmint without the bitterness that comes from boiling water or over-steeping. Adding the second half of the water as iced water chills the concentrate quickly, so you can serve it right away instead of waiting hours in the fridge.
When the standard ratio needs adjusting
The one-pouch-per-gallon ratio is a starting point, not a rule. If you plan to serve the tea over a lot of ice, mix it slightly stronger so the melting ice doesn't wash out the jasmine and brown sugar notes. If you prefer a lighter, more delicate cup, use a little more iced water or pour over less ice. For single servings, divide the recipe: one pouch makes about a gallon, so a quart-sized batch uses a quarter pouch, or you can brew a full pouch and keep the extra concentrate in the fridge for a few days.
Iced green tea questions, answered
How long should I steep Onyx Signature Iced Green Tea?
Steep for exactly 3 minutes at 185°F, then remove the pouch. Green tea turns bitter quickly if left longer, and the spearmint can become harsh. Set a timer; don't walk away.
What water temperature should I use?
Use 185°F water. If you don't have a variable-temperature kettle, boil water and let it rest for about 2–3 minutes before pouring over the pouch. Water that's too hot extracts bitterness from the green tea leaves.
What is the right iced green tea serving ratio?
The package ratio is 1 pouch to 2 quarts hot water plus 2 quarts iced water, yielding 1 gallon. For a stronger tea that holds up to ice, reduce the iced water to 1½ quarts; for a lighter tea, increase it slightly. Taste the concentrate before adding all the iced water.
Can I make a single glass instead of a gallon?
Yes. Use about one-quarter of a pouch for a quart of finished tea, or brew a full pouch and refrigerate the leftover concentrate for up to 3 days. Dilute each serving fresh with iced water. Store concentrate covered in the fridge, not the diluted tea.
How should I serve it?
Fill a glass with ice and pour the diluted tea over it. Garnish with fresh mint or a lemon wheel if you like, but the tea already carries jasmine, spearmint, and brown sugar notes. Serve immediately; the tea is already chilled by the iced-water step.
Product facts
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Onyx Signature Iced Green Tea: Brewing instructions call for steeping 1 tea pouch in 2 quarts of 185°F water for 3 minutes, then adding 2 quarts of iced water to reach a full gallon. Following this two-step dilution prevents the tea from tasting weak or bitter and lets you serve it immediately over ice.
Onyx Signature Iced Green Tea
