Butterfly Pea Flower Iced Tea
A refreshing iced herbal tea made from butterfly pea flowers, known for its vibrant blue color and potential weight loss benefits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers
- 2 cups water
- Honey or sweetener (optional)
- Citrus (like lemon or lime)
- Ice
Instructions
- Boil 2 cups of water in a kettle or saucepan for 5-10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add the dried butterfly pea flowers. Let steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to leave the blue tea.
- Add honey or sweetener, stirring until dissolved in the warm tea.
- Chill the tea in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve in a glass filled with ice, adding a slice of lemon or lime if desired.
- Enjoy the floral aroma and earthy taste of your refreshing iced tea!
Notes
Drink before or after meals to promote digestion and hydrate, aiming for 2-3 cups a day for optimal benefits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 20
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tea, butterfly pea, herbal tea, weight loss, refreshing drink
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