Boil the eggs for about 6 minutes until soft. In the meantime boil up 2 l water. Add tea leaves, star anise and soy sauce and simmer for about 3 minutes. Take the pot off the stove. Drain the eggs, quench and tap the shell all around.
Place the eggs in the stock and let them steep for at least 3 hours.
Season vinegar with salt, pepper and honey. Stir in the oil. Sort the salad, wash and drain. Wash and halve the tomatoes. Pluck the ham into bite-sized pieces. Mix everything with the vinaigrette.
Remove the eggs from the stock, peel them and arrange them on the salad.