What's the Buzz About Butterfly Pea Tea?
The Story Behind the Blue:
Imagine a lush, green jungle in Southeast Asia. That’s where our star, the Clitoria ternatea plant, comes from. It’s a vine that loves to climb, and its flowers are a deep, mesmerizing blue. For centuries, people in places like Thailand, Malaysia, and India have used these flowers for their natural coloring and health benefits.
What Does It Look Like?
The tea itself is a stunning deep blue colour, almost like a sapphire! The flowers are a vibrant blue, too, with a unique shape.
What Does It Taste Like?
Butterfly Pea Tea has a mild, earthy, and slightly woody flavour. Some people say it tastes a bit like green tea, but much lighter. It’s not super strong, so it’s easy to enjoy!
Where Can You Find It?
You can find Butterfly Pea Tea in specialty tea shops, online stores, and sometimes in Asian markets. It’s becoming more and more popular, so keep your eyes peeled!
What Will You Find It In?
Besides tea, you might find Butterfly Pea in:
- Drinks: Iced teas, cocktails, and even smoothies!
- Desserts: It can be used to naturally color cakes, puddings, and ice cream.
- Food: Some chefs use it to color rice or other dishes.
The Magic of Lemon!
Here’s where the real fun begins! When you add lemon or any acidic ingredient to Butterfly Pea Tea, it changes colour! The blue turns into a beautiful purple or pink. This is because the acidity changes the pH of the tea, which affects its colour. It’s like a mini science experiment in your cup!
Let's Make Some Colour-Changing Lemonade!
Here's a super simple recipe:
Sparkling Butterfly Pea Lemonade
Ingredients
- 2 Cups of boiling water
- 10 dried Butterfly Pea flowers
- 4 tbsp honey or agave syrup
- 1/2 Cup fresh lemon juice
- Ice cubes
- Lemon slices and edible flowers for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Steep the Butterfly Pea flowers in the boiling water for 10-15 minutes, until the water is a deep blue.
- Strain the tea to remove the flowers.
- Stir in the honey or agave syrup until dissolved.
- Fill two tall glasses with ice cubes.
- Pour the blue tea evenly into the glasses.
- Slowly add the lemon juice to each glass, watching the colour change.
- Top with sparkling water.
- Garnish with lemon slices and edible flowers, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the magical colour-changing drink!
Our Special Treat:
We’re so excited about our new Butterfly Pea Tea Oreo Basque! It’s a delicious combination of creamy basque cheesecake, the beautiful blue hues of Butterfly Pea Tea, and the crunchy goodness of Oreo cookies. It’s a treat that’s as fun to look at as it is to eat. The natural color of the tea makes a stunning visual contrast with the dark oreo. It is an amazing dessert for anyone wanting something unique.
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