Discover vibrant Easter eggs: Dyeing with tea and natural ingredients

Dyeing eggs is an essential aspect of Easter traditions. Modern methods allow for creating beautiful colours using natural ingredients, such as tea. Discover how to effortlessly grant eggs unique hues, combining tradition with modernity.

Before beginning the dyeing process, it’s worth considering the selection of suitable eggs. The best results are achieved using eggs with light shells, which better absorb dyes, allowing for more intense and uniform colours.

Dyeing eggs with tea is a method gaining popularity due to its simplicity and natural approach. To achieve beautiful colours, simply prepare a strong brew of tea. Teas with intense colours, such as black, green, or hibiscus, work best.

The dyeing process is simple: boil water, add tea, and allow it to steep. Then place the boiled eggs in the brew and leave them for several hours until they reach the desired shade. The longer the eggs stay in the brew, the more intense the colour will be.

Tea is not the only natural dye that effectively colours egg shells. An equally effective method is using turmeric, which gives the eggs a subtle, golden hue. If you wish to achieve shades from orange to red, consider boiling eggs in water with onion skins or red beets. To obtain a green colour, spinach can be used. Meanwhile, shades of purple and blue can be achieved using red cabbage.

Before starting the dyeing process, eggs should be thoroughly washed and dried, ensuring even coverage with dye and an aesthetic appearance. The time eggs are submerged in the dye is crucial for colour intensity — the longer, the more saturated the shade. Experimenting with soaking time allows you to achieve the desired effect. After completing the dyeing process, gently lubricating the eggs with vegetable oil will give them a beautiful sheen.