Tea Marbled Eggs

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the eggs in water for approx 8 minutes, depending on size.
2. 2
   Lift the eggs out and place in cold water.
3. 3
   To the water in the pot add the salt, soy, star anise, five spice powder and tea.
4. 4
   When eggs are cool enough to handle, gently crack the shells with the back of a spoon until the entire shell is a network of cracks, do not peel!
5. 5
   Bring the water in the pot back to the boil, and return the eggs to the pot, they need to be covered with water, add more if needed.
6. 6
   Gently boil them for 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Switch off the heat and allow the eggs to cool in the liquid for the minimum of 3 hours.
8. 8
   Peel and serve them cut in half or quarters as a snack or use them as a garnish.