Chinese Tea Eggs

Directions

1. 1
   Place the eggs in a saucepan of cold water.
2. 2
   Bring them to a boil over medium-high heat.
3. 3
   Boil them for 25 minutes.
4. 4
   Cool the eggs for 5 minutes in cold water.
5. 5
   Lightly roll the eggs on a flat surface until their shells are covered with fine cracks.
6. 6
   Place the eggs in a large saucepan.
7. 7
   Add the other ingredients.
8. 8
   Add sufficient water to cover.
9. 9
   Bring them just to boiling.
10. 10
    Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.