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Refreshing Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade

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A stunning color-changing lemonade made with butterfly pea flower tea and fresh lemon juice, perfect for hot days and gatherings. This easy recipe combines floral notes with citrus zing for a refreshing and playful drink.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon dried butterfly pea flowers
  • 2 cups (480 ml) hot water
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup (50 grams) sweetener (sugar, honey, or agave syrup), adjust to taste
  • 2 cups (480 ml) cold water
  • Ice cubes
  • Lemon slices or mint leaves (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Bring 2 cups (480 ml) of water to a near boil (about 200°F / 93°C). Pour over 1 tablespoon of dried butterfly pea flowers in a heatproof pitcher or teapot. Let steep for 5 to 7 minutes until the water turns a deep, vibrant blue.
  2. Strain the flowers using a fine mesh strainer or tea infuser to remove the flowers from the tea, leaving a concentrated butterfly pea flower tea.
  3. While the tea is still warm, stir in 1/4 cup (50 grams) of your chosen sweetener until fully dissolved.
  4. Pour in 2 cups (480 ml) of cold water to dilute the concentrate and stir to mix evenly.
  5. Squeeze fresh lemons to get about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of lemon juice.
  6. Pour the lemonade over ice in glasses, then slowly add lemon juice. Watch as the color shifts from blue to purple or pinkish hue.
  7. Garnish with a lemon slice or fresh mint leaf and serve immediately.

Notes

Steep butterfly pea flowers for 5-7 minutes to avoid bitterness. Use fresh lemon juice for the best color change. Add lemon juice slowly to preserve the color gradient. Adjust sweetness or cold water to balance tartness. Avoid stirring lemon juice vigorously after adding to maintain color effect. Leftover tea can be frozen into ice cubes for gradual color shift.

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