{"id":"recipe_e13b92dbbc","slug":"oolong-tea","title":"Oolong Tea","description":"A refined East Asian classic, Oolong tea is partially fermented to produce a complex flavor profile that balances floral, fruity, and woody notes.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":7,"activeMinutes":2},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 tsp loose leaf oolong tea","name":"Oolong Tea","quantity":4,"unit":"g","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"loose leaf","notes":"High quality leaves preferred","group":"tea","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 cup water","name":"Water","quantity":240,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Filtered water is best","group":"liquid","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Heat 240 ml (1 cup) of filtered water to approximately 190°F (88°C). Avoid using fully boiling water as it can scorch the delicate leaves.","group":"Preparation","title":"Heat 240 ml of filtered water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place 4 g (2 tsp) of loose leaf oolong tea into a teapot or a tea infuser set inside a mug.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place 4 g of loose leaf oolong tea","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour the hot water over the tea leaves, ensuring they are fully submerged.","group":"Steeping","title":"Pour the hot water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Steeping"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Allow the tea to steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Taste at 3 minutes to check for preferred strength; oolongs can vary significantly in intensity.","group":"Steeping","title":"Allow the tea to steep","timerMinutes":5,"sourceTitle":"Steeping"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Remove the infuser or strain the tea leaves. Pour into a cup and enjoy plain to appreciate the nuanced flavors.","group":"Serving","title":"Remove the infuser or strain the tea leaves","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Higher quality loose leaf oolong can be steeped multiple times (up to 5-7 infusions), with the flavor profile evolving each time. Always use filtered water for the cleanest taste.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese","Taiwanese"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["boil"],"equipment":["Teapot or tea infuser","Electric kettle or stovetop kettle","Tea cup"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_carb","paleo","keto"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"cup","note":"standard serving"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Oolong tea is best enjoyed immediately. If chilled for iced tea, store without leaves."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store brewed tea in an airtight container in the refrigerator.","reheatingNotes":"Gently reheat on the stove or enjoy cold."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e13b92dbbc%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=e041a83e-0f2a-403b-8546-5ef89c754df6","imageAlt":"Oolong Tea — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["oolong","tea","beverage","hot drink","healthy","antioxidant","east asian"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Oolong Tea","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:48:28.914Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:48:28.914Z","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_bf4f77aa0b","slug":"genmaicha-brown-rice-green-tea","title":"Genmaicha (Brown Rice Green Tea)","description":"A comforting, nutty, and aromatic Japanese green tea blended with roasted brown rice, offering a unique toasty flavor and a pale yellow hue.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":2},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","pescatarian","flexitarian","keto","paleo","mediterranean","low_carb","low_fat","low_sodium","high_protein","gluten_free","dairy_free","nut_free","egg_free","soy_free","shellfish_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_bf4f77aa0b%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=eef8b88f-6d51-46df-9f03-e7963797ea76","imageAlt":"Genmaicha (Brown Rice Green Tea) — recipe cover","tags":["tea","japanese","roasted rice","hot drink","healthy","genmaicha"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":3,"stepCount":5},{"id":"recipe_297f67af9d","slug":"jasmine-tea","title":"Jasmine Tea","description":"A delicate and aromatic infusion of green tea leaves scented with fresh jasmine flowers, offering a floral aroma and a smooth, refreshing taste.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":1,"cookMinutes":3,"totalMinutes":4,"activeMinutes":1},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["drink"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_carb"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_297f67af9d%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=970a9c7b-26e7-4aca-b63e-81bd171ee3ac","imageAlt":"Jasmine Tea — recipe cover","tags":["tea","jasmine","aromatic","calming","floral","traditional"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":2,"stepCount":5}]}