Butterfly Pea Flower Iced Tea
A refreshing herbal iced tea made from butterfly pea flowers, known for its vibrant blue color and potential health benefits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers
- 2 cups water
- Sweetener (optional): honey, stevia, or preferred sweetener
- Citrus (optional): lemon or lime
- Ice
Instructions
- Boil 2 cups of water in a pot.
- Add 1-2 tablespoons of dried butterfly pea flowers to the boiling water.
- Reduce heat and steep for 10-15 minutes.
- Strain the flowers using a fine mesh strainer.
- Cool the tea to room temperature, then refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Fill a glass with ice, pour the chilled tea over, and add sweetener and citrus if desired.
- Enjoy the vibrant color and aroma before sipping.
Notes
To enhance flavor, consider adding cucumber slices or mint leaves for a detoxifying effect.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: butterfly pea flower, iced tea, herbal tea, weight loss, refreshing drink
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