The difference is Cold Brew Tea is brewed in cold water without adding ice. Cold Brew Tea is brewed with the same amount of water to loose leaf tea ratio as hot tea because adding ice won’t dilute the flavor of the tea. Cold Brew tea is also known for having a smoother taste and tends to be less bitter than iced tea.

However, Iced Tea refers to when you brew up loose leaf tea in hot water, and then pour your hot tea over ice once it’s done steeping. Iced Tea is brewed with double the amount of loose leaf tea to water because when you pour the hot, brewed tea over ice, the ice will dilute the tea to the correct strength.