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Recipe card for making Butterfly Pea Flower Tea with ingredients and instructions.

The Truth About Butterfly Pea Flower Tea: What It’s Good For And Potential Side Effects

Butterfly Pea Flower Tea is a vibrant herbal tea with numerous health benefits, including improved cognitive function, skin health, and hair health. It is made from the dried petals of the Clitoria ternatea plant and has a mild, earthy flavor that can be enjoyed hot or cold.

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 12 teaspoons of dried Butterfly Pea Flowers
  • 1 cup of hot water (around 8 oz.)
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon of honey (for sweetness)
  • Optional: A slice of lemon (for added flavor and color change)
  • Optional: Fresh mint leaves (for garnish and extra flavor)

Instructions

  1. Boil water and pour it over the dried Butterfly Pea Flowers in a cup.
  2. Let the flowers steep for a few minutes until the water turns a vibrant blue color.
  3. Optionally, add honey, lemon, or mint to enhance the flavor and create a color change.
  4. Serve hot or cold and enjoy!

Notes

This tea can be consumed daily, but moderation is recommended. It is also a versatile ingredient for smoothies and cocktails.

  • Author: EVA
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Beverage
  • Method: Steeped
  • Cuisine: Southeast Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 2
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: butterfly pea flower, herbal tea, antioxidants, brain health, natural remedy