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Chinese tea eggs are a savory snack that you might find sold by street vendors across China (often in the morning, though you can also find them any time of day).
First, you hard-boil the egg. Then, you crack the shells to allow a briny tea and spice mixture to seep in to the egg within, creating a marble pattern and a tasty flavor.
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