Steps
- 1.
Bai Ming Cha Gao (Yunnan medicinal tradition): Creates concentrated tea cakes where larval fermentation enhances preservation and potency
- 2.
Hmong ceremonial tea (Laotian highlands): Fermented leaves are chewed during rituals for sustained energy release
- 3.
Kyoto-style umami broth (Japanese fusion cuisine): Provides depth to dashi when combined with katsuobushi