How to dye eggs with hibiscus tea
Origin of the recipe
Easter eggs are traditionally red, but these days they're dyed with store-bought dyes in every color of the rainbow. And if spectral colors aren't enough for you, you can surprise your family with a "cosmic" holiday treat: dye your eggs with hibiscus tea. The floral infusion will give the eggs a mysterious dark blue with violet tones, and the slight unevenness only adds to their beauty.
What do you need for cooking?
Ingredients
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Eggs
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Hibiscus tea
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Water (boiling water)
Kitchen utensils
- Saucepan
- Napkins
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1:
Boil the eggs.
Step 2:
Pour hibiscus tea into a saucepan and pour boiling water over it.
Step 3:
Place the eggs in the tea so that the tea leaves cover them completely and leave overnight.
Step 4:
Place the eggs on a napkin and gently pat dry.
Step 5:
Rub the eggs lightly with vegetable oil.
Cooking tips
It is better to use eggs with white shells.
Blot the eggs carefully to avoid rubbing off the color.
It's best to wear gloves when handling dyed eggs - this way you won't stain your hands or leave unsightly marks on the shell.
