Description
A vibrant, calming herbal drink that changes color and warms the heart, perfect for any gathering or quiet moment.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (500 ml) water
- 2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, sliced
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon raw apple cider vinegar
- A little extra honey to taste
- A small sprig of fresh mint (optional)
- A thin slice of orange for scent (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the water in a saucepan. Add sliced ginger to infuse the base.
- Once the water reaches a rolling boil, remove from heat and add the dried butterfly pea flowers. Stir gently.
- Let the mixture steep for 10 minutes to develop color and flavor.
- Strain the tea if preferred, or leave the flowers in for a rustic look.
- Stir in honey, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar; watch the color shift from deep blue to bright purple.
- Serve warm or chilled over ice and enjoy with mint leaves and lemon.
Notes
Feel free to adjust sweetness or herbs to match your taste. This drink can be enjoyed warm or iced, making it versatile for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Infusion
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Brazilian Mounjaro, herbal tea, colorful drink, butterfly pea, family recipe