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Do Brown Eggs Really Make Better Hard-Boiled Eggs? By Joe Hoeffner Oct. 1, 2025 2:20 pm EST

When you imagine an egg — just a normal egg — you're probably imagining an oval shape with a white shell. Heck, if you go to your local paint store, you'll likely find a shade of white called eggshell. But eggs actually come in a decently wide range of colors, including brown, light blue, light pink, and even a muted green. The exact color depends on the breed of the chicken (Orpingtons will lay light brown eggs, while leghorns will lay white eggs), but you'd be forgiven for wondering if the differences extend beyond appearance. Do brown eggs taste better, especially if they're hard-boiled eggs ? We asked Sarah Beth Tanner, the "eggfluencer" for Pete & Gerry's , and the