Ingredients

• 4 - eggs
• Water - as required
• 1 tsp - salt
• 2 tbsp - tea leaves
• 2 - star anise

How to Make Marbled Tea Eggs

• Boil the eggs in water, for 10 minutes. Let it cool.
• Drain the water and wipe dry the eggs with a cloth.
• Tap the eggs lightly with the back of a spoon to make even designs on the shell. Do not peel the shells off.
• Take enough water in a pan to cover the eggs.
• Put the tea leaves, salt and star anise into the water. Bring it to a boil.
• Carefully, place the eggs into the boiling water. Reduce the heat to low.
• Let it simmer for 1/2 an hour.
• Switch off the heat. Leave the eggs in the same liquid for an hour.
• Let it cool. Take the eggs off the water and peel off the shell.
• Your marbled tea eggs are ready to be presented. The eggs taste just like, the normally boiled eggs.
• Recipe Courtesy: Mareena's Recipe Collections