Tea Eggs

Directions

1. 1
   Put the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with water about 1 deep.
2. 2
   Bring to a gentle boil, simmer two minutes.
3. 3
   Take out the eggs and cool.
4. 4
   Then with the back of a spoon, carefully make dents all over the eggs without removing any of the egg shell.
5. 5
   The goal is to let liquid in, not to destroy the eggshell.
6. 6
   Now put the eggs back in the pot again, adding the remaining ingredients.
7. 7
   Cover and bring to a gentle simmer again for 2 hours.
8. 8
   You can leave them to steep overnight for a more pronounced marbling effect.
9. 9
   Drain the eggs.
10. 10
    Serve hot or cold, and with the shell or without.