How to Cold Brew Tea in a Jug-a-Lot 1.75L Black

Quick answer

To cold brew tea in the Jug-a-Lot 1.75L Black, add 8–10 teaspoons of loose leaf tea to the removable infuser, fill with cold water, and refrigerate for 8–12 hours. Remove the infuser, then serve over ice. The airtight lid lets you store it in the fridge door without spills.

Why the Jug-a-Lot 1.75L Black works for cold brew

The Jug-a-Lot 1.75L Black has a built-in removable stainless steel infuser, so you can steep loose leaves directly in the jug and lift them out when the brew is ready. Its squared base is designed to fit snugly into a fridge door, and the airtight lid locks in freshness while preventing spills. That makes it a practical large tea jug for making cold brew iced tea in batches.

Pick the right tea and ratio

Cold brewing works best with teas that stay smooth over long steeps: black, green, oolong, white, and herbal blends. For a 1.75L jug, start with 8–10 teaspoons of loose leaf tea. If you prefer stronger flavor, add more leaves rather than steeping longer, which can pull out bitterness. The Iced Tea Party Bundle pairs the Jug-a-Lot with a choice of loose leaf tea and makes up to six iced tea servings.

Step-by-step cold brew method

Follow this order for consistent results every time.

• Fill the infuser: Add 8–10 teaspoons of loose leaf tea to the removable stainless steel infuser. Checkpoint: leaves should sit loosely, not packed, so water can circulate.
• Add water: Fill the jug with cold, filtered water, leaving a little headspace below the lid. Mistake to avoid: using warm water, which speeds extraction and can make the tea bitter.
• Steep: Secure the airtight lid and refrigerate for 8–12 hours. For green or white tea, taste at 6 hours to avoid a grassy edge.
• Remove the infuser: Lift out the infuser and discard the leaves. Checkpoint: don’t leave leaves in the jug for more than 12 hours or the brew can turn astringent.
• Serve and store: Pour over ice and garnish with fresh fruit if you like. The airtight lid keeps the remaining tea fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Common mistakes and how to fix them

If your cold brew tastes weak, you likely need more leaves, not more time. If it tastes bitter, you steeped too long or used too-hot water. Always start with cold water and taste as you go. For a cleaner pour, don’t overfill the infuser. And remember that herbal teas may need a slightly longer steep than green teas to reach full flavor.

Cold brew steps at a glance

1. Measure leaves: Add 8–10 teaspoons of loose leaf tea to the removable infuser. Checkpoint: leaves should sit loosely, not packed.
2. Add cold water: Fill the jug with cold, filtered water, leaving headspace below the lid. Mistake: using warm water can cause bitterness.
3. Refrigerate and steep: Secure the airtight lid and refrigerate for 8–12 hours. Taste green or white tea at 6 hours to avoid a grassy edge.
4. Remove infuser: Lift out the infuser and discard the leaves. Don’t leave leaves in more than 12 hours.
5. Serve and store: Pour over ice and garnish if desired. Airtight lid keeps tea fresh in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Product facts

• Jug-a-Lot 1.75l Black: Jug-a-Lot 1.75L Black has an in-built removable stainless steel tea infuser, an airtight lid, and a squared base designed to fit snuggly into your fridge door. Capacity: 1.75L. The infuser lets you steep loose leaves directly, the airtight lid prevents spills and locks in freshness, and the slim base saves fridge space.
• Iced Tea Party Bundle: Iced Tea Party Bundle makes up to six iced tea servings and includes a 1.75L Jug-a-Lot and a choice of loose leaf tea from black, green, fruit, and herbal blends. A convenient starter set for cold brew iced tea, with enough tea to fill the jug multiple times.
• T2 X Qwetch Lid: T2 X Qwetch Lid is an LBPA-free PP5 lid from a collaboration with Qwetch, a French B-Corp company. A replacement or spare lid option if you want to keep your jug covered during steeping or storage.