It’s Like Hotpot… But With Tea!
It’s Like Hotpot… But With Tea! is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 2. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by CookingBomb 袁倩祎 on YouTube.
Prep: 10 min | Cook: 25 min | Total: 45 min
Cost: $31.39 total, $15.69 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Snow Pear (washed, core removed, sliced into 1‑inch wedges)
- 1 piece Orange (peeled and sliced thinly; zest can be saved for garnish)
- 10 pieces Chinese Red Dates (Jujubes) (pitted; can be bought dried)
- 2 tablespoons Rock Sugar (or substitute with granulated sugar)
- 1 tablespoon Goji Berries (dried; add at the end for a burst of color)
- 4 cups Water (filtered or spring water)
Instructions
Prepare Fruit and Dates
Wash the snow pears and orange. Core and slice the pears into 1‑inch wedges. Peel the orange and slice it thinly. Pit the red dates with scissors or a small knife.
Time: PT7M
Combine Ingredients in Pot
Place the sliced pears, orange pieces, pitted dates, and rock sugar into the small pot. Add 4 cups of water and give a quick stir.
Time: PT3M
Simmer the Tea Base
Place the pot on the charcoal tea grill (or stovetop) and bring to a gentle boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium‑low and let it simmer for 20 minutes, uncovered.
Time: PT20M
Temperature: Medium‑low heat
Add Goji Berries
Stir in the tablespoon of goji berries and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes.
Time: PT5M
Temperature: Medium‑low heat
Serve Warm
Turn off the heat, ladle the tea into heat‑resistant bowls or mugs, and enjoy immediately while fragrant and warm.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 2 g
- Carbohydrates
- 55 g
- Fat
- 0 g
- Fiber
- 6 g
Dietary info: Vegan, Gluten‑Free, Dairy‑Free
Last updated: April 16, 2026








