Color-Changing Butterfly Pea Magic Iced Tea
Create a magical, color-changing iced tea with butterfly pea flowers and lemonade. This refreshing drink is visually stunning and delightfully tart.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping and Mixing
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon dried butterfly pea flowers
- 1 cup hot water
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup cold water
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Steep the butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 5-7 minutes until a deep blue color is achieved. Strain and discard the flowers.
- In a pitcher, combine the butterfly pea flower tea, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and cold water. Stir well.
- Fill glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the butterfly pea flower lemonade over the ice. The color will change to purple or pink as it mixes with the lemon.
- Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a sweeter drink, add more simple syrup.
- For a tarter drink, add more lemon juice.
- You can make simple syrup by dissolving equal parts sugar and water over low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
