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 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Marbled Chinese Tea-Infused Eggs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 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 129.44 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 9.32 g Moderate 19%
- Carbohydrate 9.72 g 4%
- Total Fat 6.04 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 2.34 g Moderate 12%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 234.0 mg High 78%
- Sodium 291.61 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 2.53 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 5.23 g --
- Added Sugars 4.73 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 44.4 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 161.72 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 58.09 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 0.71 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 1.01 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
About This Recipe
Marbled Chinese Tea Infused Eggs is a Chinese appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cinnamon Sticks, Eggs, Loose Leaf Black Tea, and Salt. Each serving provides about 129.44 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Marbled Chinese Tea-Infused Eggs?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or breakfast or side dish or snack.
- What is Marbled Chinese Tea-Infused Eggs made of?
- The main ingredients are Cinnamon Sticks, Eggs, Loose Leaf Black Tea, Salt, Soy Sauce. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Marbled Chinese Tea-Infused Eggs?
- About 3 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 129.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Marbled Chinese Tea-Infused Eggs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Marbled Chinese Tea-Infused Eggs healthy?
- Marbled Chinese Tea-Infused Eggs has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 129.44 calories and 9.32 g of protein, or 19% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 291.61 mg (13% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.34 g (12% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.73 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Caffeine, Citrus, Eggs and Soy, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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