Soy-Free Chinese Tea Eggs

Discover the art of making Soy-Free Chinese Tea Eggs, a delicate fusion of bold spices and aromatic tea that creates an irresistible marbled masterpiece. This recipe swaps out traditional soy sauce for a flavorful blend of black tea, brown sugar, and warming spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves, making it perfect for those seeking soy-free alternatives. With minimal prep time and a long steeping process to infuse the eggs with rich, savory flavors, these eggs are ideal as a unique snack, satisfying appetizer, or an eye-catching addition to your next meal. Simple yet elegant, this soy-free twist on classic Chinese tea eggs is sure to delight your palate while catering to dietary preferences.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:100 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 large Eggs
• 3 bags Black tea
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 whole Cinnamon stick
• 2 whole Star anise
• 3 whole Cloves
• 1 teaspoon Black peppercorns
• 2 whole Bay leaves
• 4 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Place eggs in a medium-sized pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the eggs simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 2

After 10 minutes, remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a bowl of cold water to cool. Reserve the boiling water as you will use it later.

Step 3

Once the eggs are cool enough to handle, gently tap them with the back of a spoon to crack the shells. Do not remove the shells; the cracks will create the marbled effect after steeping in the tea.

Step 4

In the same pot with the reserved water, add the black tea bags, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon stick, star anise, cloves, black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.

Step 5

Add the cracked eggs back into the pot with the tea and spices. Cover and simmer on low heat for about 1 hour. Ensure the liquid covers the eggs; add more water if necessary.

Step 6

Turn off the heat and let the eggs steep in the tea mixture as it cools, preferably for at least 2 hours or, for maximum flavor, refrigerate overnight (up to 24 hours).

Step 7

When ready to serve, peel the eggs and enjoy them as a snack, appetizer, or part of a meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1324.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	569.2

Total Fat 31.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1116mg	0%
Sodium 7559.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.8g	0%
Total Sugars 18.6g
Protein 40.1g	0%

Vitamin D 246IU	0%
Calcium 389.9mg	0%
Iron 10.4mg	0%
Potassium 695.4mg	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: 48.7%

Protein: 27.9%

Carbs: 23.3%