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Butterfly Pea Tea (Anchan Tea)
Make this easy butterfly pea tea with dried or fresh anchan flowers. A naturally blue herbal drink that turns purple with lime or lemon.
- Prep time
- 4 min
- Cook time
- 5 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 15 g butterfly pea flowers (use 2 tbsp (5g) if using dried flowers)
- 500 ml water
- lime or lemon juice (a squeeze, to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey (add more to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the water in a small pot or teapot until it gently boils. Turn off the heat and add the butterfly pea flowers directly into the hot water.
- 2
Let the flowers steep for about 5 minutes. You’ll see the water gradually turn a rich blue as the color releases.
- 3
Add honey to sweeten, and squeeze in some lime or lemon juice if you like. This adds a citrusy note and turns the tea from blue to purple. You can mix it right into the pot or add it when serving. Enjoy!