Marbled Chinese Tea-Infused Eggs
Marbled Chinese Tea-Infused Eggs feature tender hard-cooked eggs steeped in a fragrant blend of black tea, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, and bright tangerine zest. The infusion creates a gently seasoned yolk and a striking marbled exterior with warm, aromatic notes. Serve them as a snack, part of a lunch spread, or as a flavorful appetizer for gatherings.
- Prep20 min
- Cook3 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups water, tea leaves, soy sauce, black soy sauce, zest, cinnamon stick, star anise, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 3 hours.
- 3
Meanwhile, put the eggs and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a medium pot; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 4
Take off the heat, drain, and let cool. Gently tap the cooled eggs with the back of a spoon to crack the shells; do not remove the shells.
- 5
Take the saucepan off the heat. Add the eggs and let them steep for at least 8 hours, or for a richer flavor, up to 1 1/2 days.
- Calories 83.23 kcal Low Source
- Protein 6.43 g Moderate
- Carbs 5.97 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.0 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.01 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 175.0 mg High
- Sodium 306.95 mg Moderate
- Fiber 0.22 g Low Source
- Sugar 4.93 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 4.73 g Moderate
- Calcium 25.23 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.77 mg Low Source
- Potassium 9.02 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 92.08 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 0.65 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 3.01 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
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