Alright, let’s talk about this black tea cold brew thing. I ain’t no fancy pants, but I know a thing or two about making a good drink, ya know?

First off, what is it? Well, it ain’t nothin’ complicated. It’s just tea, but you don’t boil the water. You use cold water, see? And you gotta wait a bit. It ain’t like that instant stuff you buy at the store.

So, why do folks bother with this cold brew thing? Well, they say it’s smoother. Less bitter. I guess that’s true. When you boil the tea, sometimes it gets all… I dunno… tough-tasting? Yeah, that’s it. Cold brew don’t do that. It’s nice and easy going down.

Now, how do you make it? Easy peasy. You get yourself a jar, like one of them canning jars. Or a pitcher, whatever you got. Don’t go buyin’ somethin’ special just for this.

• First, you put your tea in the jar. Now, how much tea? Well, that depends. I usually just eyeball it. A good handful, maybe? But if you want to be all precise, they say about 12 grams for a quart of water. That’s like… four cups, I think.
• Then, you pour in your cold water. Just plain cold water, from the tap is fine. Don’t go usin’ no fancy bottled stuff unless you want to.
• Then, you put the lid on the jar and stick it in the fridge. And you wait. That’s the hardest part, waitin’. How long? Well, I usually leave it overnight. But you can do it for a few hours, too. The longer you wait, the stronger it gets.

That’s it! See? Easy. When you’re ready to drink it, you just pour it out over ice. You can add sugar, if you like it sweet. Or lemon. Or nothin’ at all. It’s your tea, you do what you want with it.

Now, some folks get all fancy with their cold brew. They talk about different kinds of tea and different water temperatures and all that. But honestly, I don’t see the point. Just use regular black tea, the kind you get at the store. And cold water. That’s all you need.

I tell you what, this cold brew is good stuff on a hot day. It’s real refreshin’. Better than that soda pop stuff, all full of sugar. And it’s cheaper, too! A bag of tea lasts a long time, you know?

And you know what else? You can make a big batch and keep it in the fridge. It’ll last for a few days, no problem. So you don’t gotta be fussin’ with it every day. Just pour yourself a glass whenever you want. It’s mighty convenient, I tell ya.

Some folks like to add fruit to their cold brew, too. Like peaches or raspberries. I ain’t tried that myself, but I reckon it would be good. Might have to give it a go sometime. Or maybe some mint. I got a whole patch of mint growin’ out back.

So there you have it. My recipe for black tea cold brew. It ain’t nothin’ fancy, but it’s good and it’s easy. Give it a try, you might just like it. And if you don’t, well, more for me!

One last thing, make sure you use good tea, alright? Don’t go buyin’ that cheap dusty stuff. You get what you pay for, you know? A good quality black tea will make a big difference in the taste.

And don’t be afraid to experiment. Maybe you like your tea stronger, maybe you like it weaker. Maybe you like it sweet, maybe you like it plain. It’s all about what you like. So just play around with it until you find what suits you. That’s the best way to learn anything, ain’t it?

Now, I’m gonna go pour myself a glass. All this talkin’ about tea has made me thirsty! You go on and try it yourself, and let me know what you think. Maybe you’ll come up with a better way to make it, who knows? I’m always open to learnin’ new things.

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