Blue Butterfly Pea Tea Recipes

6 Magical Ways to Enjoy Blue Butterfly Pea

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Introduction

Blue Butterfly Pea Tea Recipes are as magical as they are beautiful. This bright blue herbal tea transforms into purple with lemon and can be used in drinks, desserts, and even savoury dishes.

Not only is it beautiful, but it’s also packed with antioxidants and traditionally used in South-East Asian cuisine. Here are 6 creative Blue Butterfly Pea Tea recipes you can easily make at home – perfect for impressing guests or adding a little magic to your daily drinks and meals.

Blue Butterfly Pea (Clitoria ternatea) is a flower native to Southeast Asia read more here

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1. Iced Blue Butterfly Pea Tea

Cool, refreshing, and perfect for summer.

You’ll need:

• 2 tsp Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers
• 250 ml hot water (80–90°C)
• Ice cubes
• Lemon juice (optional for purple colour)
• Honey or sugar (optional)

Steps:

1. Steep the flowers in hot water for 5–7 minutes.
2. Strain into a glass filled with ice.
3. Sweeten if desired.
4. Add a squeeze of lemon and watch the colour transform to purple.

Photo: (to be generated — iced glass with vibrant blue tea and lemon slice)

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2. Blue Butterfly Pea Latte

A dreamy pastel latte with gentle floral notes.

You’ll need:

• 1 tsp Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers
• 150 ml hot water
• 150 ml steamed milk (dairy or plant-based)
• Honey or vanilla syrup

Steps:

1. Brew the flowers in hot water for 5 minutes, strain.
2. Steam your milk until frothy.
3. Pour the tea into a cup, then top with milk.
4. Sweeten to taste.

Photo: (to be generated — layered latte with light blue hue in glass mug)

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3. Blue Rice

An eye-catching way to serve rice for curries, sushi, or stir-fries.

You’ll need:

• 2 cups rice (jasmine or basmati)
• 3 cups water infused with 2 tbsp Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers
• Pinch of salt

Steps:

1. Boil 3 cups of water, add the flowers, steep for 10 minutes, strain.
2. Use this blue water to cook the rice as normal.
3. Serve as a beautiful base for savoury dishes.

Photo: (to be generated — bowl of blue rice with garnish)

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4. Blue Lemonade

A tangy, refreshing drink that changes colour before your eyes.

You’ll need:

• 2 tsp Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers
• 250 ml hot water
• 250 ml lemonade
• Ice cubes

Steps:

1. Brew the flowers in hot water for 5 minutes, strain, and cool.
2. Fill a glass with ice and lemonade.
3. Pour the cooled blue tea over the lemonade for a striking ombré effect.

Photo: (to be generated — tall glass with ombré blue-to-yellow lemonade)

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5. Blue Pancakes

Perfect for a magical breakfast or brunch.

You’ll need:

• 2 tsp Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers
• 100 ml hot water
• Your favourite pancake batter

Steps:

1. Brew the flowers in hot water for 5 minutes, strain.
2. Replace part of the liquid in your pancake batter with the brewed tea.
3. Cook as usual and serve with syrup or fruit.

Photo: (to be generated — stack of pastel-blue pancakes with syrup drizzle)

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6. Butterfly Pea Jelly

A fun dessert for parties.

You’ll need:

• 500 ml brewed Blue Butterfly Pea Tea
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 10 g agar-agar powder or gelatin
• Lemon juice (optional)

Steps:

1. In a saucepan, combine the tea, sugar, and agar-agar/gelatin.
2. Bring to a gentle boil, stirring constantly.
3. Pour into moulds and refrigerate until set.
4. Add lemon juice to some for purple layers.

Photo: (to be generated — glass dish of blue and purple jelly cubes)

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Final Tips

• Always steep Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers gently to keep their vibrant colour.
• Store dried flowers in an airtight container away from sunlight.
• Combine with other teas like lemongrass or mint for unique blends.

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