{"id":"recipe_e979d32652","slug":"pu-erh-tea","title":"Pu-erh Tea","description":"A deeply aromatic and earthy traditional Chinese fermented tea known for its complex flavors and numerous health benefits.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":7,"activeMinutes":7},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"5g Pu-erh tea leaves","name":"Tea","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":0.18,"usUnit":"oz","form":"leaves","notes":"Pu-erh (loose leaf or broken from a cake)","group":"Tea Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"500ml water","name":"Water","quantity":500,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"Filtered water is preferred","group":"Tea Base","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Bring 500 ml (2 cups) of filtered water to a rolling boil at 100°C (212°F).","group":"Preparation","title":"Bring 500 ml of filtered water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place 5 g (0.18 oz) of Pu-erh tea leaves into a teapot. Pour a small amount of boiling water over the leaves to cover them, wait 5 seconds, and then immediately discard the liquid. This 'rinses' the leaves.","group":"Preparation","title":"Place 5 g of Pu-erh tea leaves","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour the remaining hot water over the rinsed leaves. Cover the teapot and allow the tea to steep for 30 to 60 seconds depending on desired strength.","group":"Steeping","title":"Pour the remaining hot water","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Steeping"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Strain the tea into small cups and enjoy. You can re-steep the same leaves up to 10 times, increasing the steeping time by 15 seconds for each subsequent brew.","group":"Serving","title":"Strain the tea into small cups and enjoy","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Always rinse the tea leaves first to 'wake them up' and remove any dust. Pu-erh is unique because it improves with age and can be steeped many times.","cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese"]},"course":["dessert","sauce"],"cookingMethod":["boil","simmer"],"equipment":["Teapot","Tea strainer","Kettle"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","low_carb","low_fat","low_sodium","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":500,"unit":"ml","note":"approx 2 small cups"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"While Pu-erh is best fresh, it can be kept in a thermos for a few hours. However, do not leave the leaves sitting in the water as it will become overly bitter."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store dry Pu-erh tea cakes or leaves in a cool, dry place away from strong odors.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently on the stove; do not boil again as it may change the flavor profile."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_e979d32652%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=ddc4903e-87ad-4c20-9635-19ae611f702f","imageAlt":"Pu-erh Tea — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["tea","chinese","puerh","fermented","hot drink","healthy","caffeine"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Pu-erh Tea","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T19:48:57.885Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T19:48:57.885Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_83e4467100","slug":"hoisin-sauce","title":"Hoisin Sauce","description":"A rich, savory, and sweet East Asian condiment perfect for glazing meats, dipping, or enhancing stir-fries.","serves":16,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":5,"activeMinutes":5},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Chinese","Cantonese"]},"course":["sauce"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","dairy_free","egg_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_83e4467100%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=cd54aa27-ba7a-4547-b221-fc501d61746c","imageAlt":"Hoisin Sauce — recipe cover","tags":["hoisin","condiment","stir-fry","dipping sauce","savory","sweet"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":9,"stepCount":3},{"id":"recipe_7ae437116a","slug":"homemade-teriyaki-sauce","title":"Homemade Teriyaki Sauce","description":"A classic, glossy East Asian glaze that perfectly balances sweet and savory flavors for marinating or stir-frying.","serves":8,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":10,"activeMinutes":10},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Japanese"]},"course":["sauce"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","dairy_free","nut_free","low_fat"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_7ae437116a%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f066700d-234b-463f-88ad-d0d0d8bb6834","imageAlt":"Homemade Teriyaki Sauce — recipe cover","tags":["teriyaki","sauce","japanese","glaze","marinade","sweet and savory"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":6,"stepCount":4},{"id":"recipe_ca9c87ad67","slug":"injeolmi-korean-rice-cakes","title":"Injeolmi (Korean Rice Cakes)","description":"A classic Korean dessert consisting of chewy, soft rice cakes made from glutinous rice flour and coated in nutty, toasted soybean powder.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":5,"totalMinutes":25,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"East Asian","specific":["Korean"]},"course":["dessert"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_ca9c87ad67%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=385f6364-55ea-4845-ab94-8ac79d9d42d0","imageAlt":"Injeolmi (Korean Rice Cakes) — recipe cover","tags":["korean","rice cake","mochi","gluten free","vegan","chewy","soybean","traditional"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":5,"stepCount":6}]}