Name: Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Recipe
Prep time: 1 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 Cups Filtered Water; 1/4 Cup Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers

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This beautiful and bright blue tea is named so appropriately. Butterfly pea flower tea is an herbal tea made from dried butterfly pea flowers and when steeped with water it creates the most lovely color. Opt to add lemon and watch the liquid turn purple! Enjoy this butterfly pea flower tea recipe!

butterfly pea flower tea in tea cups and teapot

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I am obsessed with this tea! It is such a fun, beautiful, and healthful tea. I love that the flowers are as beautiful as the prepared tea! A favorite of mine is experimenting with changing the shades of this tea from light blue to dark, and into a gorgeous purple hue. This tea can be enjoyed hot or iced! It is also used as a natural food coloring! For more ideas, try this butterfly pea flower simple syrup recipe!

This tea also pairs well with other floral teas such as hibiscus and rose hip tea.

What is Butterfly Pea Flower Tea?

This tea is an herbal tea made from the flowers of the clitoria ternatea plant. It is also commonly known as Asian pigoenwings, blue pea, or butterfly pea. It is said to be native to Asia or tropical America.

Why You Will Love this Tea!

Beautiful color.
Full of health benefits.
Refreshing.
Tastes wonderful hot or iced.

How to Make Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

Supplies

Electric, or Stovetop Tea Kettle
Tea Pot (optional)
Tea Cup

Ingredients

Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
Filtered Water

Instructions

Bring water to a boil on the stovetop or in an electric kettle.
Add hot water to the teapot (you can first warm your pot up to keep the temperature consistent)
Add tea flowers.
Steep for up to 10 minutes (see below for tips to lighten or darken the blue shade)
Strain out tea.
Pour into a tea cup.
Enjoy!

tea cups with butterfly pea tea, one tea cup with a lemon slice

How to Make Butterfly Pea Tea Change Colors?

This tea will change color depending on what you add to it. Adding acidity, such as lemon changes the PH levels of the tea resulting in the color change.

For purple, add lemon or lime. One lemon slice will color 1 glass. Enjoy watching the process!
For a dark pink, mix with hibiscus tea.

single tea cup of blue tea with lemon slice

Tea Preparation Tips

This tea has an earthy and very mild flavor. To make a strong tea steep for up to 10 minutes.
Note: The longer you steep the darker the color will be. If you are looking for a lighter brighter blue, steep only for up to 5 minutes.
Make Cold Brew Tea– if you love iced tea, this makes an amazing cold brew. Simply prepare a jar with water and tea and refrigerate for about 4 hours.
The easiest way to add sweetener to a cold tea is to use a simple syrup.

How to Make this Tea Taste Wonderful + Variations

This tea has a very earthy flavor and is usually an acquired taste. To make it taste more delicious, I like to play around with various combinations.

My favorite blend so far is combined with rose hips. Rosehip tea is naturally sweet and brings balance when the two teas are combined. I use 1 teaspoon of rose hips + 1 teaspoon of butterfly pea tea in 2 cups of water.
Combine with hibiscus tea.
Make lemonade by combining prepared tea with lemonade.
Combine with lemon-lime soda.
Add honey.
Add in a lemon or lime slice. This will also make the tea turn a beautiful purple color.
chamomile and lemongrass are also popular additions.

How to Enjoy and Serve Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

Arguably the most beautiful tea, it doesn’t need a lot to enhance its looks. This tea has a very earthy taste similar to green tea, without much sweetness to its natural flavor. To serve, I like to provide the option of adding honey, pouring over ice, and of course adding lemon! Your guests (or yourself!) will love watching it turn color. You can also mix this tea with a lemon-flavored soda, or lemonade to create a punch.

More names for this tea!

Butterfly Pea Flower
Butterfly Flower
Blue Tea

Questions?

Does this tea have caffeine?

No, this tea is considered an herbal tea and does not contain caffeine on its own.

How to purchase this tea?

Where to buy butterfly pea flower tea? I have found in my area that this tea is typically not stocked in the store. I have had luck purchasing on amazon or from popular tea sellers. When looking to purchase this tea, I look for high-quality, food-grade, organic, loose-leaf tea.

What does blue tea taste like?

This tea has a very mild earthy and woody taste. Adding lemon and honey will enhance its flavor.

Does butterfly pea flower tea have any health benefits?

Yes, this tea can boast many health benefits! It is also packed with nutrients and full antioxidants.

Health Questions or Concerns?

Always consult your doctor if you have any health questions or concerns before consuming this tea.

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