Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari
  • 1/2 tablespoon soy sauce, tamari dark
  • 18 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoons china black tea leaves
  • 2 each star anise
  • 2 inches cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tablespoon tangerine peel

Method

  • In a large saucepan, add eggs and 1 teaspoon salt, cover with cold water.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Drain, and let cool.
  • Tap eggs with the back of a spoon to crack shells (do not remove shells).
  • In a large saucepan, stir in 3 cups water, soy sauce, black soy sauce, salt, tea leaves, star anise, cinnamon stick, and tangerine peel.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 3 hours.
  • Remove from heat, add eggs, and allow to steep overnight.
  • Serve or keep the eggs refrigerate.