Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Mocktail: A Vibrant Blue Delight for Dry January

Butterfly pea flower tea, known for its vibrant blue hue and captivating color-changing properties, serves as an excellent base for a refreshing mocktail. Here’s a recipe that combines this unique tea with citrus flavors to create a delightful and visually stunning beverage.

Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Mocktail

Ingredients:

• 1 teaspoon dried butterfly pea flowers or 1 butterfly pea flower tea bag
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1-2 teaspoons honey or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice
• Ice cubes
• Sparkling water
• Lemon or lime slices and fresh mint leaves for garnish

Instructions:

• Brew the Tea: Place the butterfly pea flowers or tea bag in a cup.
  Pour boiling water over them and let steep for 5-7 minutes until the water turns a deep blue.
  Remove the flowers or tea bag and allow the tea to cool to room temperature.
• Sweeten the Tea: Stir in honey or simple syrup until fully dissolved. Adjust the sweetness to your preference.

Assemble the Mocktail:

• Fill a glass with ice cubes.
• Pour the sweetened butterfly pea flower tea over the ice, filling the glass about two-thirds full.
• Add the fresh lemon or lime juice. The acidity will change the tea’s color from blue to a vibrant purple.
• Top off the drink with sparkling water for a fizzy finish.

Garnish and Serve: Garnish with lemon or lime slices and a sprig of fresh mint.

Serve immediately and enjoy the enchanting transformation and refreshing taste.

Notes: For a layered visual effect, pour the lemon or lime juice slowly over the back of a spoon into the tea.
Experiment with different citrus juices or flavored syrups to create variations of this mocktail.
Serving the mocktail in a clear glass enhances the visual appeal, showcasing the color change.
This butterfly pea flower tea mocktail is not only a treat for the palate but also a feast for the eyes, making it a perfect addition to any gathering or a delightful indulgence for yourself.

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