A method for brewing and chilling a brewed beverage such as tea includes brewing the beverage within a first container； pouring the brewed beverage from the first container into a second container containing a chilling medium； and covering the second container with an air-tight lid assembly that provides an air tight seal with the second container. The second container may then be agitated. The airtight seal traps vapor generated from the beverage during the chilling, thereby causing the vapor to re-enter the beverage to maintain optimum flavor. The first container includes a brewing pitcher containing an infuser, and the second container includes a chilling pitcher having a removably-attachable air-tight lid assembly.
