Description
A vibrant, floral mocktail that magically changes color when citrus is added. This butterfly pea flower tea mocktail is caffeine-free, refreshing, and perfect for warm weather gatherings or relaxing evenings.
Ingredients
1 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers or 1 tea bag
1 cup hot water
1 tsp honey or agave syrup
Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime
Sparkling water (optional)
Fresh mint or basil (for garnish)
Ice cubes
Instructions
1. Steep butterfly pea flowers or tea bag in hot water for 5–7 minutes until deeply blue.
2. Strain the tea (if using flowers) and stir in honey while the tea is still warm.
3. Let it chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes.
4. Fill a glass with ice and pour the chilled tea over it.
5. Add lemon or lime juice slowly to trigger the magical color change.
6. Top with sparkling water if desired and garnish with mint or basil.
Notes
Avoid over-steeping the tea to prevent bitterness.
Citrus not only adds flavor but activates the signature color transformation.
You can substitute honey with agave or maple syrup.
Freeze extra tea into ice cubes for a stunning effect that won’t dilute your drink.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Mocktail
- Method: Steeped & Assembled
- Cuisine: Herbal Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 18
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg