Spiced Tea Eggs Recipe

I serve the Tea Eggs for breakfast or brunch parties. I am quiet famous for this yummy egg dish. Little do they know that the secret behind the pretty and tasty dish is this wonderful Tea Eggs recipe!

Summary

CuisineChineseCourseBreakfast
MethodBoil

Ingredients

 
12 eggs
 
4 qts. water (16 cups)
 
1/4 cup black tea leaves
 
2 star anise
 
1-inch piece cinnamon stick
 
1 tablespoon salt
 
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder

Directions

Place eggs in a large saucepan.
Cover with 2 quarts water and bring to a boil over high heat.
Reduce heat to medium and cook 7 minutes.
Drain; let stand until cool.
Lightly tap eggs to crack shells, but do not peel.
Bring 2 quarts water to a boil in a large saucepan.
Add tea leaves, star anise, cinnamon stick, salt and five-spice powder.
Carefully add cracked eggs.
Reduce heat to low.
Cover and simmer 1 hour.
Let cool; drain.
Peel while still warm or thoroughly cooled.

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