「Tea Eggs」

Ingredients and amounts

• 400g eggs (about 8 eggs)
• 4g star anise (about 2 pieces)
• 0.5-1g bay leaves (about 2 leaves)
• 3g cinnamon stick (1 small piece)
• 5g fennel seeds
• 15g rock sugar
• 20g black tea leaves
• 15g light soy sauce
• 25g dark soy sauce
• 3g salt

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Boil the eggs in cold water over high heat for about 8 minutes (adjust time based on your cookware).

2. 2

   Step 2

   Remove the eggs and rinse them under cold water.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Gently tap the eggs against each other to create cracks all over the shells.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Place the eggs in a pot. Add the star anise, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, fennel seeds, rock sugar, black tea leaves, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and salt.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Add enough water to completely submerge the eggs.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for 15 minutes.