This beautiful and vibrant tea, made from butterfly pea flowers, is not only visually stunning but also refreshing. It can be enjoyed hot or cold, with a hint of lemon and sweetener to taste.
Ingredients
- 1cupwater
- 5piecedried or fresh butterfly pea flowers
- sugar or honey to taste
- 1pinchsalt
- 1tsplemon juice
How to make Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a pot on the stove.
Add 5-7 butterfly pea flowers to the boiling water.
Boil the flowers for 2-3 minutes until the water turns blue.
Turn off the stove and strain the tea into a cup.
Mix in sugar or honey to taste, and a pinch of salt if desired.
Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, which will change the tea’s color to purple.
Serve hot and enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
This tea can also be enjoyed cold. Simply let it cool and add ice cubes.
Garnish with a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint for added flavor and presentation.
For a stronger flavor, use more flowers or steep for a longer time.
Adjust the amount of lemon juice to change the intensity of the color.