Food Recipe Collections & Favorites Brown Homemade Egg Dye Be the first to rate & review! Give eggs an earthy shade with this easy dye recipe. By Real Simple Editors Real Simple Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Real Simple Editors" indicates a collaborative effort from our in-house team. Sometimes, several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The REAL SIMPLE team strives to make life easier for you. They are experts in their fields who research, test and clearly explain the best recipes, strategies, trends and products. They have worked for some of the most prestigious brands in lifestyle journalism, including Apartment Therapy, Better Homes & Gardens, Food & Wine, the Food Network, Good Housekeeping, InStyle, Martha Stewart Living, O: The Oprah Magazine, Parents, POPSUGAR, Rachel Ray Every Day, and Vogue. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 29, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Getty Images Hands On Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Jump to recipe It may not be a typical Easter egg color, but if you're going for unexpected Easter egg ideas, a rich brown can help set your eggs apart—especially if working with white eggs. For more homemade egg dyes, check out our recipes for blue dye, yellow dye, orange dye, pink dye, and green dye. Ingredients 1/4 cup instant coffee granules 2 cups boiling water 1 tablespoon vinegar Directions In a cup or bowl, stir coffee granules and boiling water together. Add 1 tablespoon vinegar. Rate it Print