Lin Zhou looked up at the passenger by the window following the sound and walked over to him.
"Hello, tea eggs are ten yuan each."
Upon hearing this, Feng Heng, who had been dazed, suddenly widened his eyes.
"What? I didn't quite hear you."
Lin Zhou was not surprised to hear this, and immediately opened the thermos in his arms.
The rich aroma of tea eggs immediately filled the carriage.
Feng Heng hadn't said anything yet.
A child behind the parking space stood up first, staring longingly at the tea eggs in the thermos.
"Ah, it smells so good, Grandma, Grandma, I want to eat it."
The aroma of tea eggs filled the entire carriage.
The child's grandmother smelled it too.
Looking at her granddaughter clamoring for tea eggs, she gasped.
"Sweetie, how about Grandma makes you some tea eggs when we get home? These tea eggs are too expensive, and we already have plenty of eggs at home."
"No, no, this tea egg smells so good, I'm hungry, Grandma."
The grandmother was helpless when her granddaughter tugged at her sleeve and begged her. Although she thought ten yuan for a tea egg was expensive, she couldn't refuse when the child wanted to eat it outside.
"Hey young man, ten yuan each is too expensive, can you make it cheaper?"
Lin Zhou smiled gently and kindly, shaking his head apologetically at the grandmother.
"Then let's have one." Although Grandma thought it was expensive and felt bad about the price, she was helpless in the face of her granddaughter's big eyes.
It's just a tea egg. When we're out and about, if the child wants to eat it, we can't just not buy it for them.
"Okay~"
Lin Zhou happily agreed, then took out a plastic bag, packed a tea egg, and handed it to the little girl who was looking at him expectantly.
The aroma of this tea egg was indeed strong; the moment the lid was opened, it completely overwhelmed all the other smells in the carriage.
All that's left is the aroma of tea leaves and brine.
Describing it as "braised flavor" isn't quite accurate; it's more like a five-spice flavor, with notes of spices, bay leaves, and Chinese herbs, mixed with the invigorating aroma of tea. It's truly amazing.
The whole tea egg is soaked in a strong tea broth, turning a bronze color that is both beautiful and tempting.
While retrieving the tea eggs, Lin Zhou also scooped some broth into the bag to keep the tea eggs moist.
The little girl's grandmother felt that the money wasn't wasted, as the tea eggs smelled really good.
Didn't you see that when they bought one, everyone on the bus looked over?
Feng Heng sat there, somewhat dazed.
He was the one who asked for the tea eggs first, and he didn't say he didn't want them. He just hesitated and asked, "How come someone else got them first?"
"Hey, these tea eggs are ten yuan each. I want to see if they're golden eggs or dragon eggs. Give me one to try."
Feng Heng was awakened by the aroma, and now his stomach was growling with hunger.
"If it's not good, I won't pay."
Feng Heng stared curiously at the tea egg in Lin Zhou's hand, sniffing the air.
It smells so good!
Hopefully, the taste will be as outstanding as its aroma and price.
Seeing that Feng Heng was really craving it while still saying one thing but meaning another, Lin Zhou suppressed a laugh and packed another one for him.
"Tea eggs might be a bit dry if eaten plain, so I put some extra broth in the bag for you. If you find them a little dry, you can dip them in the broth for a better taste."
When it comes to food, Lin Zhou is an expert.
The broth for his tea eggs is fragrant, sweet, and savory, with all the flavors and saltiness perfectly balanced. It's not cloying at all, and it tastes delicious with anything you dip it in.
Hearing his suggestion, Feng Heng found it quite thoughtful.
The tea eggs were expensive, but the service was good.
Feng Heng took the tea egg and started peeling it.
The fully flavored tea eggs are very easy to peel; once you make a slit, even the whole bunch will fall off with a single pull.
It immediately revealed the ceramic-like cracks inside, making it as beautiful as a work of art.
The rich, savory aroma surrounded him, but Feng Heng paid no attention to it and took a bite directly.
The smooth, tender white egg white is incredibly delicate in the mouth, and its almost tangible aroma becomes real, allowing you to truly experience what it means to have a perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste.
Before me lies the exquisite appearance of a tea egg. On the surface of the pure white egg white, there are scattered cracks that recombine and reassemble. These cracks of varying shades are the best proof that the tea egg has absorbed the flavor.
When you chew the textured parts, you can clearly feel that the aroma is more intense, the salty and fresh taste is more pronounced, and the tea aroma is also more intense.
Feng Heng stared wide-eyed in surprise, carefully chewing the tea egg in his mouth.
It smells so good, really smells so good!
This fragrance emanates from within.
The texture is smooth egg white with a rich and creamy yolk. Perhaps because it has been soaking in brine for a long time, these tea eggs are surprisingly not dry or hard to swallow.
Feng Heng was shocked. He had eaten boiled eggs, tea eggs, and braised eggs for so many years, but he had never eaten an egg yolk that didn't make him choke.
"Oh my god, this is so delicious! Give me four more!"
As he spoke, Feng Heng took out a fifty-yuan note from his pocket and handed it to Lin Zhou, showing great generosity.
The little granddaughter beside him finished her tea egg, glanced longingly at Lin Zhou, licked her lips, and looked at her grandmother again.
This person clearly hasn't had enough to eat.
Is it delicious?
Grandma took out a napkin from her bag, wiped her granddaughter's mouth, and asked with a smile.
The granddaughter nodded without hesitation.
"Grandma's delicious, I want more!"
Children are always powerless against delicious food, and now they are drooling over the tea egg in Lin Zhou's hand.
"Okay, if you like it, we'll buy another one."
Grandma was reluctant to part with herself, but she was willing to part with her granddaughter.
He then carefully took out a ten-yuan bill from his pocket and handed it to Lin Zhou.
Compared to big cities where mobile payment is ubiquitous, many people in Linshui Town still prefer to pay with cash.
Lin Zhou was new to the area and didn't know much about it. When Xiao Wu came over in the morning, he brought a wallet full of change.
This will come in handy.
He just didn't expect Lin Zhou to sell them for ten yuan each, without even needing to give change.
"Hey, are these tea eggs really that delicious?"
The other passengers nearby were extremely surprised to see this.
Is it because they live in different towns?
Why do these people readily pay for tea eggs without hesitation when they hear they cost ten yuan each?
"It's delicious!"
Feng Heng had already devoured three tea eggs in one go.
Eat it the way Lin Zhou does: take a bite of half of it, and then slowly chew it in your mouth to savor the deliciousness.
I dipped the remaining half of the tea egg in the broth from the bag before eating it.
The egg yolk absorbs the broth very well, and after absorbing the broth, the aroma becomes even richer, while also having a moist texture. It is not dry in the mouth, but also very sweet.
Absolutely amazing!
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