Yan's Marbled Tea Eggs

• 4 -8 eggs, hard boiled, cooled
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
• 12 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons black tea leaves
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 12 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
• 1 stick cinnamon

1. Gently tap the shells on the eggs all over to form cracks all over.
2. Do NOT remove shells.
3. Mix together all ingredients, except eggs and bring to a gentle boil for 15 minutes.
4. Remove sauce from the heat, and place the eggs in the pan.
5. Add enough water to cover the eggs.
6. Return sauce and eggs to heat, and simmer covered for 1 hour.
7. Remove from heat and place saucepan in the refrigerator overnight or for up to 2 days.
8. Peel the eggs just before serving.

eggs, green onion, fresh ginger, soy sauce, black tea leaves, brown sugar, spice powder, cinnamon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/yans-marbled-tea-eggs-161291 (may not work)