Instructions: Hard boil the eggs for 10 minutes, then slightly crack the shells all round but do not remove the shell. Boil tea leaves in 1/2 litre water for 5 minutes. Immerse the cracked eggs in the tea for 45 minutes or until cool.

When you remove the shell where the cracks where will be a dark line and make them look as if they are made of marble.

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