Description
A vibrant and refreshing herbal tea made from butterfly pea flowers, this Butterfly Pea Tea Refresher is not only stunning with its deep blue or purple hue but also packed with antioxidants. Served chilled with a splash of citrus, it’s the perfect caffeine-free drink to cool down on a hot day. Keyword-rich: butterfly pea tea refresher, butterfly pea flower drink, herbal tea, caffeine-free summer drink, vibrant iced tea
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon dried butterfly pea flowers
- 2 cups hot water
- 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional)
- 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice (for color and flavor)
- Ice cubes
- Mint leaves (for garnish, optional)
- Lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
- In a heatproof container, steep the dried butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 5–7 minutes.
- Strain out the flowers and let the tea cool to room temperature.
- Stir in honey or agave syrup if desired.
- Add lemon or lime juice—watch the color change from blue to purple!
- Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the tea over.
- Garnish with mint leaves or lemon slices.
- Serve immediately and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- You can prepare a large batch and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Experiment with sparkling water for a fizzy twist.
- Use a clear glass to highlight the dramatic color change when citrus is added.
Nutrition
- Calories: 25 (depends on sweetener used)
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
