Tea Leaf Eggs

Method

• Add water to a medium pot and bring it to a boil. Gently drop in the eggs and boil for 7 minutes.
• Transfer the hard-boiled eggs out of the hot boiling water and rinse them with cold water.
• Using the back of a teaspoon, gently tap the eggshell to crack the shell.
• Return the eggs to the water and add the remaining ingredients.
• Bring the tea mixture to a boil and immediately turn the heat to low.
• Simmer for at least 1 hour (the longer the simmering, the better the taste). Add more water if needed.
• Leave the tea eggs in the mixture overnight to develop more flavour.