Tea eggs, that cup condenses the little delicacy of the Chinese mind. Whether it's in the early morning, afternoon or night, when you bite into it, the full aroma of tea will spread in your mouth, bringing us infinite comfort and satisfaction. And choosing the right tea can make this tea egg go to the next level.
When we walked into the tea shop, we were dazzled by the dazzling array of tea leaves, and it was a bit of a headache to choose. Don't worry, I'll help you! The best tea leaves for boiling tea eggs are black tea or Pu'er tea. Both types of tea have a strong aroma and a unique taste that can bring a unique flavor to the tea eggs.
First, let's take a look at black tea. Black tea is a fermented tea leaf, so it has a unique fruity aroma and a deep reddish-brown color. You can choose black tea varieties such as Da Hong Pao, Qi Hong, Jin Jun Mei, etc. Boiling them with water and tea eggs gives them a mouth-watering tea aroma. The sweetness and subtle bitterness of black tea can be perfectly combined with the egg whites, giving the taste of tea eggs even more intense.
If you prefer a more challenging taste, Pu-erh tea is the way to go. Pu-erh tea has aged over the years, with a unique earthy aroma and a heavy taste. Choose a good piece of tea, such as Lao Banzhang, Menghai Mengyang or Menghai Hongyin, steep it for a few minutes, and then put the tea water and tea eggs into a pot to boil. Tea eggs will absorb the aroma of Pu'er tea, making it more layered. The mellow and slight astringency of Pu'er tea will give the tea eggs an irresistible deliciousness.
In addition to black tea and pu-erh tea, you can also try other tea pairings. For example, flower tea, the flower tea and tea eggs are boiled together, and the floral fragrance is overflowing, bringing a touch of fresh breath to the tea eggs. Or green tea, which has a refreshing taste and a hint of grass that complements the salty aroma of tea eggs.
No matter what kind of tea you choose, the process of boiling tea eggs is simple. Put the tea leaves and tea eggs in a pot together, add enough water, bring to a boil, turn to low heat and simmer for 15 minutes, then take out the tea eggs, sprinkle with a little salt or soy sauce, and blanch them slightly to make the appearance more beautiful. A tea egg soaked in the fragrance of tea was born.
Boiling tea eggs and choosing the right tea leaves adds a touch of mysterious magic to the tea eggs. That rich aroma and unique taste will make your taste buds dance and make your mood happy. Whether you are savoring it quietly alone or sharing it with friends, tea eggs can always bring you warmth and satisfaction. Therefore, you might as well try to choose a kind of tea, boil a pot of tea eggs, and reminisce about the beauty of life in the fragrance of tea.