{"id":"recipe_8f5329738a","slug":"green-tea","title":"Green Tea","description":"A delicate and refreshing East Asian beverage brewed from high-quality tea leaves, known for its light grassy aroma and antioxidant properties.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":2},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"3g green tea leaves","name":"Green Tea Leaves","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"loose leaf","notes":"","group":"tea","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"250ml water","name":"Water","quantity":250,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"filtered","notes":"","group":"liquid","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat the filtered water to approximately 80°C (176°F). If you do not have a thermometer, let boiling water sit for 2 minutes to cool slightly.","group":"Brewing","title":"Heat the filtered water","timerMinutes":2,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the green tea leaves into a teapot or a tea infuser inside your cup.","group":"Brewing","title":"Place the green tea leaves","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour the hot water over the tea leaves. Cover the cup or teapot to retain heat and aroma.","group":"Brewing","title":"Pour the hot water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Let the tea steep for 2 to 3 minutes depending on your preferred strength.","group":"Brewing","title":"Let the tea steep","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Brewing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove the infuser or strain the tea into another cup and enjoy immediately.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove the infuser or strain the tea","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Using water that is slightly below boiling (around 80°C/176°F) prevents the tea leaves from burning and becoming bitter. Steeping time is crucial; do not over-steep.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese","Japanese"]},"course":[],"cookingMethod":["noCook"],"equipment":["Teapot or cup","Tea infuser or strainer","Kettle"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_carb","paleo"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":250,"unit":"ml","note":"one standard cup"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Can be brewed and then chilled for iced green tea."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Best consumed fresh. Store brewed tea in a glass container in the fridge if necessary.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stove or drink cold."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_8f5329738a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=81cef25f-cb94-4b6b-b4af-d373a7d0eaf4","imageAlt":"Green Tea — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["tea","green tea","beverage","hot drink","healthy","antioxidants","east asian"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Green Tea","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:47:53.716Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:47:53.716Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_2c82edfdd6","slug":"bubble-milk-tea-boba","title":"Bubble Milk Tea (Boba)","description":"A classic and refreshing Taiwanese beverage featuring chewy tapioca pearls, rich black tea, and creamy milk sweetened with brown sugar syrup.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Taiwanese"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_2c82edfdd6%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=2e27bc2e-0205-4c47-ad10-1e57c0098135","imageAlt":"Bubble Milk Tea (Boba) — recipe cover","tags":["boba","bubble tea","taiwanese","milky","sweet","cold drink"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_5bd7d18ba8","slug":"cantonese-steamed-rice-noodle-rolls-cheung-fun","title":"Cantonese Steamed Rice Noodle Rolls (Cheung Fun)","description":"A silky, smooth, and translucent Cantonese dim sum classic. 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