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Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade

This gorgeous and refreshing butterfly pea flower lemonade only needs 4 ingredients!
Prep Time1 minute
Steep Time5 minutes
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 serving (16 ounces)
Author: Jee Choe

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Put butterfly pea flower tea bag and ⅓ cup of hot water into a teapot.
    Boil water on the stovetop or use an electric kettle with a temperature setting. Set water temperature to 195°F.
  • Cover and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bag and let cool.
    Herbal teas like butterfly pea flower can be steeped for longer without getting bitter.
  • Pour lemonade into a cup with ice. Add cooled down butterfly pea flower tea.
    Optional: Garnish with thinly sliced lemon.

Notes

  • Use butterfly pea flower tea bags for easy cleanup. Since the tea will be mixed with lemonade, you don’t need the highest quality.
  • The trick to making a layered drink is to start by adding the sweetest components, followed by the least sweet. In this recipe, that means the lemonade goes in first, then the tea.
  • You can steep the butterfly pea flower tea in advance and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Combine with the lemonade when you’re ready to serve.
  • Store-bought lemonade is great, but you can also make it from scratch, which offers you more control over the sugar levels if you prefer your drinks less sweet.
  • To add thinly sliced lemons, line them inside the cup first, then add the ice. The lemonade can be poured in next followed by the cooled down tea.

Nutrition

Calories: 80 | Carbohydrates: 20g | Sodium: 26mg | Sugar: 19g | Calcium: 9mg