Tea Rice

Tea Rice

　　Tea rice is made by brewing tea, straining the liquid, and cooking the rice with the tea-infused water. It has health benefits such as preventing cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal infections, aiding in weight loss, and improving skin.

　　Ingredients:

　　Main: Cooked rice  Tea

　　Side: Water

　　Method:

　　1. Place an appropriate amount of tea in a cup, pour boiling water over it, and let it steep for about ten minutes

　　2. Wash the white rice clean, then pour in the pre-brewed tea water

　　3. Cook the rice as usual

　　Cooking Tips:

　　During the cooking process, the unique fragrance of the tea will gradually blend into the rice, while the inherent sweetness of the rice can help alleviate the bitterness of the tea. Cooking rice with tea not only results in excellent color, aroma, and taste, but also provides the aforementioned health benefits. Note that when making tea rice, do not use too much tea—just enough so the tea flavor does not overpower the rice’s natural aroma. Also, avoid using overnight tea. For those who eat tea rice regularly, it is important to pair it with protein-rich and iron-rich foods such as milk, eggs, lean meat, beans, nuts, black fungus, sesame, and fresh vegetables and fruits. Only through proper food combinations can the full nutritional value be realized. People who should avoid tea—such as those with stomach ulcers, those prone to insomnia, and individuals with anemia—are also advised not to eat tea rice.