Chinese Tea Eggs
Chinese tea eggs have a marbled surface and a soft yolk.
They are made by boiling eggs and then steeping them in a tea mixture.
The tea mixture is made with black tea, soy sauce, and spices.
The eggs are boiled, cracked, and then left in the tea mixture.
The longer they steep, the stronger the flavor will be.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted August 30, 2026Share
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Chinese tea eggs have a marbled surface and a soft yolk.
They are made by boiling eggs and then steeping them in a tea mixture.
The tea mixture is made with black tea, soy sauce, and spices.
The eggs are boiled, cracked, and then left in the tea mixture.
The longer they steep, the stronger the flavor will be.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 9
3 cups water
2 tablespoons black tea leaves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon black soy sauce
1 tablespoon tangerine zest
1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
2 pods star anise
1.25 teaspoons salt, divided
8 large eggs
Instructions
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1
Gather all the ingredients.
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Combine 3 cups water, tea leaves, soy sauce, black soy sauce, tangerine zest, cinnamon stick, star anise, and 0.25 teaspoons salt in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 3 hours.
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Boil 8 large eggs with 1 teaspoon salt in a medium pot for 20 minutes. Then drain and cool them. Tap the cooled eggs with the back of a spoon to crack the shells.
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4
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add the eggs to the tea mixture and let them steep for at least 8 hours or up to 1.5 days.
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The eggs are now ready to eat.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 75 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 5g
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Saturated Fat 2g
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Cholesterol 186mg
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Sodium 624mg
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Total Carbohydrate 1g
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Protein 7g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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