Wash eggs in mild soapy water to remove oily coating which could prevent dye from adhering. Simmer for 20 minutes. Spring Chicken Yellow: Add tumeric to boiling water, stir until dissolved. Add vinegar. Easter Bunny Brown: Add heaping Tbsp heaping instant coffee to boiling water, stri to dissolve. Add vinegar. Seren"dip"ity: Try boiling eggs with one of the lsited ingredients. Add 1/4 tsp vinegar to water.