Chinese Tea Eggs 茶叶蛋 Authentic Chinese Street Food Recipe!
Marbled eggs slowly marinated in a blend of black tea, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, and Chinese spices
Chinese Tea Eggs 茶叶蛋 | How To Make Chinese Tea Eggs
Chinese tea Eggs
Learn how to make traditional Chinese Tea Eggs 茶叶蛋 at home with this easy and authentic recipe! These beautifully marbled eggs are slowly marinated in a flavorful blend of black tea, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, and Chinese spices. The result? A savory, aromatic, and slightly sweet snack that’s incredibly addictive.
Tea eggs are a popular Chinese street food, commonly enjoyed for breakfast, as a snack, or served with noodles and rice. If you love authentic Chinese recipes, easy Asian snacks, or meal prep ideas, this recipe is perfect for you.
Scroll down to check out the ingredients needed for the Tea Eggs with step by step instructions!
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Tea Eggs | 茶叶蛋
Tea Eggs Ingredients
✿ 6 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
✿ 2½ Tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce
✿ 1 Tablespoon Brown Sugar
✿ 1 Teaspoon Salt
✿ 1 Tablespoon Pu-erh Tea
✿ 1 Tablespoon Oolong Tea
✿ 2½ Cups Water
✿ 8-10 Eggs
✿ 2 Star Anise
✿ 4 Bay Leaves
✿ 2 Teaspoons Sichuan Peppercorn
✿ 1 Cinnamon Stick
✿ 3 Cloves Garlic
Tea Eggs INSTRUCTIONS | Click here for the recipe video
Cook Eggs
Cook Until Desired Yolk Consistency.
Make Marinade
Season To Taste.
Marinate
Marinate Overnight
Prepare The Eggs
Use a pin or needle to gently poke a tiny hole in each egg. This helps prevent cracking and makes the eggs easier to peel later. Place the eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cook the eggs to your preferred doneness. For firm eggs, boil for about 8 minutes. Remove the eggs from the pot and immediately place them in an ice bath. Let them cool completely. Once cooled, gently tap the eggs with the back of a spoon to create small cracks all over the shell.
Make Marinade
Add your tea egg marinade ingredients to a pot and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 15 minutes to develop the flavor. Turn off the heat and allow the marinade to cool completely.
Marinate Eggs
Place the cracked eggs in a tray or bowl. Pour the cooled marinade over them until fully covered. Cover and refrigerate overnight so the eggs absorb the flavor and develop their signature marbled appearance.
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TIPS & NOTES
✿ A strong brewed tea gives the eggs deeper color and flavor. I like to use Oolong And Pu Erh. Feel free to use other types of tea.
✿ Keep the eggs stored in the marinade in the refrigerator. They usually taste even better on day two or three.
✿ You can reuse the marinade once or twice if you boil it again before using. Each batch will be slightly lighter in flavor.
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