Vibrant Natural Tea Dyed Easter Eggs! - SO EASY!
 
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This method uses teas and herbs that I already had on hand in my pantry (Free!) and doesn't require simmering but only a normal, simple tea steep ( Easy!). The colors are vibrant and gorgeous. Yay!! Happy Easter!!
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Recipe type: Sides, Snacks
Cuisine: Holiday, Gluten-Free, DIY
Ingredients
  • Hard boiled WHITE eggs ( Instant Pot : Trivet, 1 cup water - 5 minutes at high pressure + manual pressure release)
  • 1 cup hot boiled water per tea color
  • 1 teaspoon alum per tea color
  • 1 Tablespoon white vinegar per tea color (if using to alter the color, optional)
Tea Measurements
  • 1 Tablespoon red rooibos tea
  • 2 Tablespoons dried chamomile flowers
  • 1 Tablespoon beetroot powder
  • ¼ cup dried hibiscus petals
  • ¼ cup dried calendula flowers
  • 2 Tablespoon dried lavender
Instructions
  1. In a separate jar for each color, add the tea/herb, boiled hot water, alum, and vinegar (if using). Stir together to dissolve powder.
  2. Gently place a boiled white egg in each jar of tea.
  3. Let tea cool then refrigerate eggs in jars overnight.
  4. In the morning, spoon eggs from jars and let dry in an egg carton.
  5. Dip again for even richer tones!
ENJOY!!!
Recipe by The Eclectic Kitchen - Crystal Cartier at https://theeclectickitchen.com/2019/04/17/vibrant-natural-tea-dyed-easter-eggs-so-easy/