Low Fat Chinese Tea Eggs

Infused with the delicate, aromatic blend of black tea, soy sauce, and warming spices like cinnamon and star anise, these Low Fat Chinese Tea Eggs are a flavorful and guilt-free treat. Perfectly marbled with a stunning cracked-shell pattern, this recipe brings a visually striking and deliciously savory twist to traditional hard-boiled eggs. The carefully steeped combination of Sichuan peppercorns and tea creates a rich umami taste, while a long steeping process ensures the flavors infuse deeply into each bite. Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep, these tea eggs are an excellent low-fat snack, appetizer, or protein-packed addition to your meal. Whether served warm or chilled, they’re a satisfying and elegant nod to authentic Chinese cuisine.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 4 cups water
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons black tea leaves
• 1 whole cinnamon stick
• 2 pieces star anise
• 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

Step 1

Place the eggs in a medium-sized pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook the eggs for 8 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and cool them under running cold water. Gently crack the eggshells all over with the back of a spoon, ensuring the shell remains intact.

Step 4

Empty the pot, return the cracked eggs to it, and add 4 cups of water, soy sauce, tea leaves, cinnamon stick, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, sugar, and salt.

Step 5

Bring the pot to a boil again over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 50 minutes, allowing the spices and tea to infuse deeply into the eggs.

Step 6

After cooking, remove the pot from heat and let the eggs sit in the liquid to cool for at least 1 hour. For a more intense flavor, refrigerate the eggs in the liquid for up to 24 hours.

Step 7

Once ready to serve, peel the eggs and serve them whole or halved. Enjoy the aromatic and flavorful low-fat Chinese tea eggs as a snack or part of a meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1428.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	606.0

Total Fat 30.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 1116mg	0%
Sodium 7425.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 30.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 14.3g
Protein 51.3g	0%

Vitamin D 246IU	0%
Calcium 360.8mg	0%
Iron 11.3mg	0%
Potassium 1030.1mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 45.8%

Protein: 33.9%

Carbs: 20.3%