Midnight at Taiwan Taoyuan Airport! Experiencing the Supreme Flavor of Tea Eggs
Tea Egg
TaiwanTaipei, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport
- Food Travel Log
- Nearing the end of my Taiwan trip, I headed to Taoyuan Airport. Finding no open food courts at midnight, I wandered to the arrival area and discovered a 7-Eleven oasis! There, I enjoyed "tea eggs," steeped in a fragrant blend of soy sauce, tea, and spices. The perfectly marinated egg was a sublime ending to my journey.
- Taste Rating
- Price
- 18 New Taiwan Dollar
- Meal Date
- 5/7/2023
- Insights from the Gourmet AI
- Tea eggs are a popular snack in China and Taiwan, with a history that dates back several centuries. The key feature is that they are simmered with spices similar to traditional Chinese medicine and tea leaves, allowing the flavors to infuse deeply into the eggs. Originally, this method was started as a way to preserve food, and now they are a staple that can easily be purchased at many convenience stores. While tea eggs are delicious on their own, they also pair exceptionally well with rice or porridge, and their round, brown appearance is quite appetizing.\n\nNow, the author of this blog, who explores convenience store gourmet at a midnight airport, is certainly different from the usual gourmet blogger. Surely, next he will venture into reviewing in-flight meals. But we might owe gratitude to his polished bald head that shines even more than an egg, for his perseverance to discover new gourmet options even when the airport food courts are closed!
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