Butterfly Pea Lemonade

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook/Steep Time: 10 minutes

Chill Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 50 minutes

Servings: 4–5 glasses

Ingredients:

2 cups (480 ml) hot water

2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers (or 4–5 tea bags)

1/3–1/2 cup (65–100 g) sugar, to taste

1 cup (240 ml) fresh lemon juice

2 cups (480 ml) cold water or sparkling water

Ice cubes

Lemon slices, for garnish

Fresh mint leaves, optional

Instructions:

Steep butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 7–10 minutes until deep blue.

Strain out flowers and stir in sugar to dissolve.

Cool to room temperature, then chill until cold.

In a pitcher, combine chilled blue tea, lemon juice, and cold water or sparkling water.

Taste and adjust sweetness or lemon to your preference.

Serve over ice, garnished with lemon slices and mint.

Nutrition (Calories) Approx. 60–80 calories per 8 oz glass (varies with sugar). Best for a light, refreshing drink, afternoon sips, or party welcome drinks. Naturally caffeine-free.

Print Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 50

Servings: 5

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Calories: 80

Notes

Pro Tip:
Brew the tea a little stronger and keep the sweetened blue concentrate in the fridge; dilute with cold water and lemon juice right before serving for maximum color and freshness.