Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Recipe
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. Try adding lemon and watch the liquid turn purple! So much fun!
Equipment
- Organic Butterfly Pea Flower
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Filtered Water
- 1/4 Cup Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers not packed down
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil on the stovetop or in an electric kettle.
- First, warm your pot up to keep the temperature consistent. To do this, add a bit of hot water, swirl it around, and then discard the water.
- Add tea flowers and pour over hot water.
- Steep for 5 minutes up to 10 minutes (see below for tips to lighten or darken the blue shade)
- Strain out tea or remove the infuser if you are using a tea infuser.
- Pour into a tea cup.
- Enjoy!
- Iced Butterfly Pea
- To make Iced Butterfly Pea Tea follow the directions above. After straining out the tea solids, allow the tea to cool to room temperature. Serve over ice! Sweet iced tea is a classic. Sweeten your iced butterfly pea tea with liquid sugar for a smooth sweet tea!
Notes
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.
- The easiest way to add sweetener to a cold tea is to use a simple syrup.
- Use only high-quality flowers from a trusted source
- For the best results, prepare your tea with filtered water
Flavor Variations
- Add rose hips.
- Mix with lemonade.
- Add lemon.
- Add honey.
- Enjoy hot or iced.
- Steep for up to 5 minutes for a lighter cup.
- Steep up to 10 minutes for a stronger tea and darker blue color.
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