Hot Butterfly Pea Flower Tea is a mesmerizing drink known for its rich blue hue, which can transform into a stunning purple or pink with just a squeeze of lemon. This tea has a light, earthy flavor and can be sweetened to your preference. It’s perfect for unwinding with a cup of something beautiful and soothing.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon dried butterfly pea flowers (about 4-6 flowers)
1 cup boiling water
1 teaspoon honey or sweetener of choice (optional)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice (optional for color change)
Execution
Add Butterfly Pea Flowers to Cup: Place the dried butterfly pea flowers directly into your teacup.
Pour Boiling Water: Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the flowers in the cup.
Steep: Let the flowers steep in the hot water for 5-10 minutes, depending on how strong you want the tea.
Remove Flowers: Use a spoon or a small strainer to remove the flowers from the cup.
Sweeten (Optional): Stir in honey or your preferred sweetener.
Add Lemon Juice (Optional): For a color change, add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice to turn the tea from blue to purple or pink.
Additional tips
- Steep the flowers for the full 10 minutes for a stronger flavor.
- Serve over ice for a refreshing cold drink.
- Add mint leaves or ginger for extra flavor.
Hot Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon dried butterfly pea flowers about 4-6 flowers
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1 teaspoon honey or sweetener of choice optional
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice optional for color change
Instructions
Add Butterfly Pea Flowers to Cup:
- Place the dried butterfly pea flowers directly into your teacup.
Pour Boiling Water:
- Pour 1 cup of boiling water over the flowers in the cup.
Steep:
- Let the flowers steep in the hot water for 5-10 minutes, depending on how strong you want the tea. The longer you steep, the deeper the blue color.
Remove Flowers:
- After steeping, use a spoon or a small strainer to remove the flowers from the cup.
Sweeten (Optional):
- Stir in honey or your preferred sweetener if you like your tea a bit sweet.
Add Lemon Juice (Optional):
- For a magical color change, add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice. The tea will change from blue to a vibrant purple or pink.
Notes
- Enhance the Aroma: Add a slice of lemongrass or a cinnamon stick while steeping for a more fragrant tea.
- Boost the Health Benefits: Mix in a dash of turmeric or ginger for added antioxidants and warmth.
- Make It a Latte: Stir in warm coconut or almond milk for a creamy, soothing butterfly pea flower tea latte.
- Create a Layered Effect: Pour the brewed tea over ice and slowly add lemon juice for a stunning ombre effect.
- Store for Later: Brew a larger batch, refrigerate, and enjoy as a chilled beverage throughout the day.
