Magic Butterfly Pea Lemonade
A vibrant and refreshing lemonade that changes color with the addition of lemon juice, perfect for warm days or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Global
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butterfly pea flowers
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup sugar or sweetener (optional)
- Ice
Instructions
- Brew the butterfly pea flowers in hot water for about 10 minutes to extract the color.
- Strain the tea into a pitcher and allow it to cool.
- Add sugar or sweetener to taste if desired.
- Serve over ice.
- Add fresh lemon juice to the blue tea and watch it turn vibrant purple!
Notes
Serve in clear glasses to showcase the beautiful color. Garnish with a slice of lemon or a sprig of mint if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: butterfly pea, lemonade, refreshing drink, herbal tea, summer drink
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