Chinese Tea Eggs
Chinese Tea Eggs are a popular street food and snack made by simmering hard-boiled eggs in a fragrant broth of black tea, soy sauce, and aromatic spices. The eggs develop a beautiful marbled pattern on the white and a deep, savory flavor from the spiced tea infusion. This dish originated in China and is commonly enjoyed as a portable, protein-rich snack.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
Chinese Tea Eggs are primarily a source of high-quality protein and healthy fats, with minimal carbohydrates. A single egg provides about 70-80 calories and is a good source of essential nutrients like selenium, phosphorus, and B vitamins.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 78 kcal |
| Protein | 6.3 g |
| Carbs | 0.6 g |
| Fat | 5.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0.6 g |
| Sodium | 180 mg |
| Selenium | 15.4 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 99 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg |
| Choline | 147 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg |
| Potassium | 69 mg |
Per 1 large egg (approx. 50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The unique marbled appearance is created by gently cracking the eggshell before simmering, allowing the dark tea mixture to seep into the cracks. Culturally, they are a beloved comfort food often sold by street vendors and in convenience stores across China and other parts of Asia.
