Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
A naturally vivid blue herbal tea from dried butterfly pea flowers that turns violet-pink with a squeeze of lemon.
5 min
Preparation
0 min
Cooking
5 min
Rest
2
Servings
Easy
Difficulty
Ingredients
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Dried butterfly pea flowers (Aparajita): 6-8
- Hot water (90°C, not boiling): 300ml
- Honey or agave syrup (to taste): 1 tablespoon
- Lemon slices: 2
Instructions
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1
The Infusion: Place the dried flowers in a teapot or heatproof glass. Pour the hot water over them.
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2
The Colour: Let steep for 4 to 5 minutes: the water turns a deep blue as it infuses.
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3
The Straining: Strain out the flowers and divide the blue infusion between two glasses.
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4
The Sweetening: Add honey or agave syrup and stir.
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5
The Magic: Just before serving, squeeze a lemon slice into each glass: the blue shifts to violet, then pink, as the acidity reacts, a real showstopper.
Tips
🔵 Serve chilled over ice in summer for a refreshing blue lemonade.
🍋 The more lemon you add, the pinker it gets: a natural blue-to-pink gradient, no dye involved.
🌸 Caffeine-free, so it's a herbal tea you can enjoy any time of day.
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