Chinese Tea Eggs - Live Learn Lovewell

Name: Chinese Tea Eggs - Live Learn Lovewell
Ingredients: 6-8 eggs; 2 bags black tea (Lipton tea works great!); 1 bay leaf; 1 star-anise; 1/2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn (optional); 4 teaspoons soy sauce; Drain the eggs. Cool them in water. Gently crack the egg shells all around using the back of a spoon.; Put the eggs back into a clean pot. Add all the other ingredients and water enough to cover the eggs. Bring water to a boil then turn down the heat and let it simmer for 10 mins.; Transfer everything (eggs and liquid) into a glass container. Leave to steep for at least 12 hours. You may keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.; Peel the eggs and eat cold or warm. Below are what they will look like after you peel. Enjoy!

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Chinese tea eggs were a staple in my home growing up. My mom would make them fairly regularly and keep them in the refrigerator for a quick snack. It wasn’t until I spent time in China and Taiwan...

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Ingredients

6-8 eggs
2 bags black tea (Lipton tea works great!)
1 bay leaf
1 star-anise
1/2 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorn (optional)
4 teaspoons soy sauce
Drain the eggs. Cool them in water. Gently crack the egg shells all around using the back of a spoon.
Put the eggs back into a clean pot. Add all the other ingredients and water enough to cover the eggs. Bring water to a boil then turn down the heat and let it simmer for 10 mins.
Transfer everything (eggs and liquid) into a glass container. Leave to steep for at least 12 hours. You may keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Peel the eggs and eat cold or warm. Below are what they will look like after you peel. Enjoy!