Five Ways to Make Hemp Tea: Classic, Iced, Latte, Cold Brew and Blends

Once you have a classic cup you like, hemp tea is easy to take in other directions. All five methods below start from the same measured base, 1 gram of loose hemp tea per 250ml of water, so you can repeat what works and change one thing at a time.

1. The classic cup

1. Weigh 1 gram of hemp tea into an infuser or fine strainer.
2. Boil fresh water and let it settle briefly.
3. Pour 250ml over the tea and steep for the time on the pack.
4. Remove the infuser and taste before you add anything.

Our guide to brewing hemp tea covers the method in full, and how much hemp tea to use explains the measurements.

2. Iced hemp tea

Iced tea needs a stronger brew, because the ice melts into it.

1. Steep 2 grams of hemp tea in 250ml of hot water for your usual time.
2. Strain it and let it cool for a few minutes.
3. Fill a tall glass with ice and pour the tea over it.
4. Add a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint if you like.

Citrus and berry varieties work best here. Our hemp tea flavour guide shows which varieties fall into each family.

3. Hemp tea latte

1. Steep 1.5 grams of hemp tea in 150ml of hot water, at the longer end of the pack guidance.
2. Strain into a large mug.
3. Heat and froth 100ml of milk. Dairy and oat milk both work well.
4. Pour the milk over the tea and sweeten with honey or maple syrup to taste. A pinch of cinnamon on top finishes it.

The milk softens the herbal base, so this suits chocolate, coffee and dessert-led aroma profiles. Check the current hemp tea collection and read the live aroma notes before choosing a variety.

4. Overnight cold brew

Cold water draws out flavour slowly, which gives a lighter, smoother cup with less of the bitter edge a hot brew can have.

1. Put 2 grams of hemp tea in a clean jar with 250ml of cold water.
2. Seal it and leave it in the fridge for 8 to 12 hours.
3. Strain, then drink it chilled or over ice.
4. Keep it in the fridge and drink it within 24 hours.

Finer material is easy to strain if you brew it in an empty tea bag inside the jar.

5. Simple blends

Add one extra ingredient to the infuser and steep it with the hemp. Keep it to one addition at first, so you can tell what it brings.

Add	Amount per mug	Pairs well with
Fresh mint	A small sprig	Citrus and dessert varieties
Lemon or orange peel	One thin strip	Citrus and berry varieties
Fresh ginger	Two thin slices	Earthy, fuel and pine varieties
Cinnamon stick	Half a stick	Dessert and chocolate varieties
Dried apple or berries	A small pinch	Berry varieties

All of these keep the cup caffeine-free. Adding black or green tea would not, as our guide to whether hemp tea is caffeine-free explains.

Making a pot for a few people

Keep the ratio the same: 2 grams for 500ml, 3 grams for 750ml and 4 grams for a litre. Use a teapot with a removable infuser so you can take the tea out at the end of the steep.

What you need

A small kitchen scale, an infuser or fine strainer and a jar with a lid will cover all five methods. If you are working with larger hemp tea pieces, break it up evenly so the water can reach it.

Frequently asked questions

Can you put milk in hemp tea?

Yes. Milk is a taste choice. It softens the herbal base and works best with the chocolate, coffee and dessert families. Try the variety plain first, then add milk if you prefer it.

Can you cold brew hemp tea?

Yes. Use 2 grams per 250ml of cold water, leave it in the fridge for 8 to 12 hours, then strain. Drink it within 24 hours.

How long does brewed hemp tea keep?

The same as any other brewed tea. Keep iced or cold-brew hemp tea in the fridge and drink it within 24 hours. Do not keep wet, used tea for later.

Can I sweeten hemp tea?

Yes. Honey, maple syrup or sugar all work. Add sweetener after tasting, a little at a time.

Which variety is best for iced tea?

Bright citrus and berry varieties hold their flavour well over ice. Check the current hemp tea collection for what is in stock.

Calm Leaf is based in Liverpool and delivers across the UK.