Ingredients
2 cups (500 ml) water
2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers
1 teaspoon honey (adjust to taste)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, sliced (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
Boil Water: In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add sliced ginger if using.
Steep Butterfly Pea Flowers: Remove from heat, add the dried butterfly pea flowers, and steep for 10 minutes.
Strain: Strain the flowers for a clear drink, or leave them in for a rustic look.
Flavor: Stir in honey, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar. Watch the magical color change!
Serve: Enjoy warm or pour over ice for a refreshing cold drink.
Notes
For a more tart or sweet flavor, adjust lemon and honey to your liking.
Store in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Optional: Add mint or a slice of cucumber for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Beverages, Detox, Wellness
- Method: Boil, Steep
- Cuisine: Brazilian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250ml)
- Calories: 18
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0g