Magic Blue Tea: A Color Story
An enchanting herbal infusion made from butterfly pea flowers and aromatic lemongrass, famously known for its magical color transformation with a touch of citrus.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 5 pieces dried butterfly pea flowers
- 1 stalk dried lemongrass cut into pieces
- 0.5 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- to taste sweetener optional
- to taste ice optional
Instructions
- Bring water to a boil in a small pot.
- Add dried butterfly pea flowers and lemongrass to the boiling water.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 3-5 minutes, or until the water turns a vibrant blue.
- Strain the tea into a cup, discarding the solids.
- Observe the beautiful blue color.
- Slowly add lemon juice and watch as the tea magically transforms from blue to purple or pink.
- Add sweetener if desired and serve hot, or over ice for a refreshing cold drink.
Notes
Serve hot or iced. Add honey or other sweeteners to taste. For a stronger color change, use more lemon juice. Try adding other citrus fruits like lime or orange.