Throwback to that red tea tho
Throwback to that red tea tho is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 1. 2 calories per serving. Recipe by Jesse's Teahouse on YouTube.
Prep: 6 min | Cook: 4 min | Total: 15 min
Cost: $19.98 total, $19.98 per serving
Ingredients
- 2.5 grams Jing Jun Mei Tea Leaves (high‑quality loose leaf, 2‑3 g per 250 ml water)
- 250 milliliters Water (filtered or spring water, preferably low mineral content)
Instructions
Measure Tea Leaves
Weigh 2.5 g of Jing Jun Mei tea leaves using a kitchen scale (or use a heaping teaspoon if a scale is unavailable).
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Heat Water
Fill the electric kettle with 250 ml of water and heat to about 95 °C (just below boiling).
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Temperature: 95°C
Pre‑Warm Teapot/Mug
Pour a splash of the hot water into the teapot or mug, swirl, then discard the water.
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Add Tea Leaves
Place the measured tea leaves into the strainer or directly into the teapot.
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Pour Water Over Leaves
Slowly pour the 95 °C water over the tea leaves, ensuring they are fully submerged.
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Temperature: 95°C
Steep
Cover the teapot and let the tea steep for 4 minutes.
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Temperature: 95°C
Strain and Serve
Remove the strainer (or pour through a fine mesh) into a cup and discard the leaves.
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Enjoy
Sip the tea plain or add a splash of milk or sweetener if desired.
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Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 2
- Protein
- 0g
- Carbohydrates
- 0g
- Fat
- 0g
- Fiber
- 0g
Dietary info: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free
Last updated: April 18, 2026








