Butterfly Pea Tea Lemonade
This butterfly pea tea lemonade is refreshingly sweet, tangy and fragrant. Not only is it easy to make, but it also looks inviting, making it perfect as an afternoon treat or party refreshment. Say goodbye to store-bought lemonade now and use this recipe which comes with several health benefits, ranging from helping to reduce stress and anxiety to improving your digestion and protecting you against free radicals!
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 14 min
- Yield
- 5 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 cups water (warm)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup dried butterfly pea flowers (or fresh)
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 3 cups ice
- 3 cups soda water
- lemon and rosemary for garnishes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pour the water into a cup. Add the butterfly pea flowers and stir or soak for a few minutes. If the color isn't strong enough, add more flowers.
- 2
Strain the butterfly pea tea with a mesh strainer.
- 3
Add the sugar to the butterfly tea and use a spoon to stir until fully dissolved.
- 4
Mix the lemon juice with the sweetened butterfly pea tea.
- 5
Fill glasses with ice.
- 6
Pour the butterfly pea lemonade over the ice, up to about half of each glass.
- 7
Fill the rest of each glass with soda water and enjoy right away.