Butterfly Pea Tea is more than just a pretty blue cup. Its mild, delicate flavour makes it easy to pair with citrus, sparkling water, mint and other simple ingredients.
We like recipes that are easy enough to make without turning your kitchen into a science experiment. Here are four simple Butterfly Pea drink ideas to try at home.
1. Butterfly Pea Lemon Iced Tea
You need:
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1 Butterfly Pea Tea bag
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200 ml hot water
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1 tsp lemon juice
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Ice
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Lemon slices
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Honey, optional
How to make it:
Steep the tea in hot water for a few minutes. Let it cool, then pour over ice. Add lemon juice and honey if you prefer some sweetness. Finish with lemon slices.
As soon as you add lemon, the blue colour naturally shifts towards purple because of the acidity.
2. Butterfly Pea Sparkling Spritz
You need:
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1 Butterfly Pea Tea bag
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100 ml hot water
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100 ml sparkling water
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1 tsp lemon juice
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Ice
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Mint leaves
How to make it:
Brew the tea and let it cool completely. Add ice to a glass, pour in the tea and lemon juice, then top with sparkling water. Add a few mint leaves and serve chilled.
It's light, fizzy and refreshing without requiring complicated ingredients.
3. Butterfly Pea Citrus Mocktail
You need:
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1 Butterfly Pea Tea bag
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150 ml brewed and chilled Butterfly Pea Tea
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50 ml orange juice
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1 tsp lemon juice
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Ice
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Orange slices
How to make it:
Fill a glass with ice and pour in the chilled Butterfly Pea Tea. Add orange juice and lemon juice, then stir gently. Garnish with an orange slice.
For a fun serving idea, pour the citrus juice in slowly at the table and watch the colour change.
4. Butterfly Pea Mint Cooler
You need:
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1 Butterfly Pea Tea bag
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200 ml water
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5 to 6 fresh mint leaves
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1 tsp lemon juice
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Ice
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Honey, optional
How to make it:
Brew the Butterfly Pea Tea and allow it to cool. Lightly crush the mint leaves and add them to a glass filled with ice. Pour in the tea, add lemon juice and sweeten if needed.
The mint gives the naturally mild tea a fresh, cooling flavour.
Which Butterfly Pea Drink Should You Try?
If you like simple and citrusy, start with the lemon iced tea.
If you want something fizzy, make the sparkling spritz.
For a more mocktail-style drink, try the citrus version.
And if you enjoy fresh flavours, the mint cooler is an easy choice.
The best part is that you don't need to change the basic tea. Brew it, chill it and experiment with flavours you already enjoy.
That's how we look at herbal tea too: simple enough to make, enjoyable enough to repeat.
FAQs
Can I make Butterfly Pea drinks without sugar?
Yes. All of these recipes can be made without added sweeteners.
Why does Butterfly Pea Tea turn purple with lemon?
Its natural anthocyanin pigments respond to acidity, which causes the colour to shift from blue towards purple.
Can I use Butterfly Pea Tea for mocktails?
Yes. Its mild flavour pairs well with citrus, sparkling water, mint and other ingredients.
Should I drink Butterfly Pea Tea hot or cold?
Both work. Brew it hot first, then cool it and serve over ice for cold drinks.
