Star Anise Black Tea Shattered Eggs

https://omnivorescookbook.com/chinese-tea-eggs/

Ingredients

12 large eggs

Marinade (*Footnote 1)

4 tablespoons light soy sauce (or soy sauce)
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce (or soy sauce)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
1 star anise
1 small cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 black tea bags (or 2 tablespoons black tea leaves)
2 1/2 cups water