Recipes

Spiced Oolong Tea Eggs

The oolong is optional, but it happens to be our favourite. No matter what tea leaf you choose, the beautiful marbled pattern on the peeled egg is sure to impress your guests.
Serves 4
Prep Time 10 min
Cook Time 35 min

Ingredients

  • 4 Eggs
  • 4 tbsp Soy sauce
  • ½ oz (15 g) Oolong tea leaves
  • 4 Basil leaves
  • 4 Pieces star anise
  • 2 Small pieces cassia
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Sugar

Instructions

  • Step 1

    Place eggs in a pot and cover with at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of cold water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and boil for 15 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Drain water and place eggs on a cutting board. Use the back of a spoon to crack eggs all over, keeping the shells on. Set aside.

  • Step 3

    In a separate pot, add 2 cups of water, soy sauce, Oolong tea leaves, basil leaves, star anise, and cassia.

  • Step 4

    Bring to a boil over medium heat for 20 minutes. Add in the salt and sugar and stir together.

  • Step 5

    Remove pot from heat and add the eggs to sit for 5 hours.

  • Step 6

    Peel eggs and serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving
Calories76
Fat5 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Carbohydrate1 g
Fibre0 g
Sugars0 g
Protein6 g
Sodium235 mg