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Refreshing butterfly pea tea lemonade in a glass with ice and lemon garnishes.
Alyssa

Butterfly Pea Tea Lemonade

This butterfly pea tea lemonade is refreshingly sweet, tangy and fragrant. Easy to make and looks inviting, it’s perfect for afternoon treats or parties. Enjoy the health benefits while saying goodbye to store-bought lemonade!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 5 drinks
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 55
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  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.
    1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup dried butterfly pea flowers
  2. Strain the butterfly pea tea with a mesh strainer.
    1/3 cup lemon juice
  3. Add the sugar to the butterfly tea and use a spoon to stir until fully dissolved.
    3 cups ice
  4. Mix the lemon juice with the sweetened butterfly pea tea.
    3 cups soda water
  5. Fill glasses with ice. Pour the butterfly pea lemonade over the ice, up to about half of each glass. Fill the rest of each glass with soda water and enjoy right away.
    lemon and rosemary for garnishes

Notes

Enjoy this vibrant drink that not only pleases the eyes but also has numerous health benefits.