Add a splash of color and creativity to your summer beverage lineup!
Our Butterfly Blue Pea Tea is the perfect ingredient to enhance your summer beverages. Known for its stunning blue hue and natural ability to change colors, this versatile tea not only dazzles the eyes but also delivers a delightful flavor that pairs beautifully with a variety of ingredients.
Here’s our three favorite and easy-to-make Butterfly Blue Pea Tea drink recipes:
1. Sparkling Butterfly Blue Pea Tea Lemonade
Ingredients:
•1 tablespoon Butterfly Blue Pea Loose Leaf Tea
•2 cups hot water
•1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
•2 tablespoons honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
•2 cups cold sparkling water
•Ice cubes
•Lemon slices and fresh mint for garnish
Instructions:
1.Steep the Tea: Steep 1 tablespoon of Butterfly Blue Pea Loose Leaf Tea in 2 cups of hot water for 5-7 minutes, until the water takes on a deep blue color. Strain the tea and let it cool to room temperature.
2.Prepare the Lemonade Base: In a pitcher, combine the cooled blue tea with 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice. The lemon juice will turn the tea from blue to a beautiful purple color.
3.Sweeten to Taste: Add 2 tablespoons of honey or sugar to the tea-lemon mixture and stir until the sweetener is fully dissolved. Adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
4.Add Sparkling Water: Just before serving, gently stir in 2 cups of cold sparkling water. This will give the lemonade a refreshing fizz.
5.Serve Over Ice: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the sparkling lemonade over the ice.
6.Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish with lemon slices and fresh mint leaves for a bright and inviting presentation. Enjoy the light, fizzy, and color-changing delight of Sparkling Butterfly Blue Pea Tea Lemonade!
2. Butterfly Blue Pea Tea Cocktail
Ingredients:
•1 tablespoon Butterfly Blue Pea Loose Leaf Tea
•1 cup hot water
•2 ounces gin (or vodka)
•1 ounce fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
•1/2 ounce simple syrup (or to taste)
•Ice cubes
•Lemon twist or edible flowers for garnish
Instructions:
1.Steep the Tea: Start by steeping 1 tablespoon of Butterfly Blue Pea Loose Leaf Tea in 1 cup of hot water for 5-7 minutes, until the water turns a deep blue. Strain the tea and let it cool to room temperature.
2.Prepare the Cocktail: Fill a shaker with ice cubes. Add the cooled blue tea, gin (or vodka), fresh lemon juice, and simple syrup.
3.Shake and Strain: Shake the mixture well until it’s fully chilled and combined. Strain the cocktail into a glass filled with ice.
4.Serve and Garnish: The lemon juice will cause the tea to change color, turning a beautiful purple hue. Garnish with a lemon twist or edible flowers for an elegant presentation. Enjoy your magical Butterfly Blue Pea Tea Cocktail!
3. Iced Butterfly Blue Pea Tea
Ingredients:
•1 tablespoon Butterfly Blue Pea Loose Leaf Tea
•2 cups hot water
•1-2 tablespoons honey or sugar (adjust to taste)
•Ice cubes
•Optional: Lemon slices or mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1.Steep the Tea: In a heat-resistant teapot or bowl, steep 1 tablespoon of Butterfly Blue Pea Loose Leaf Tea in 2 cups of hot water for 5-7 minutes. Allow the tea to brew until it reaches a vibrant blue color.
2.Sweeten (Optional): If you prefer a sweetened tea, add 1-2 tablespoons of honey or sugar while the tea is still warm. Stir until the sweetener is fully dissolved.
3.Cool the Tea: Allow the tea to cool to room temperature. For faster cooling, you can refrigerate it for 15-20 minutes.
4.Serve Over Ice: Fill a glass with ice cubes and pour the cooled tea over the ice. The blue tea will create a striking visual in the glass.
5.Garnish and Enjoy: Optionally, garnish with lemon slices or mint leaves for an extra touch of flavor and presentation. Sip and savor this refreshing Iced Butterfly Blue Pea Tea.
