Description
A refreshing Brazilian herbal tea made with butterfly pea flowers, lemon juice, and a touch of sweetener, known for its vibrant color and potential weight loss benefits.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 teaspoon dried butterfly pea flowers
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- Sweetener of choice (honey, monk fruit, or stevia)
- 1 mug of water
- Ice
Instructions
- Boil a mug of water.
- Add butterfly pea flowers to the boiling water and steep for about 5 minutes.
- Strain the tea and pour it over ice in a tall glass.
- Squeeze in the juice of half a lemon and sweeten to taste.
- Optional: muddle fresh mint leaves for additional flavor.
Notes
Serve in a clear glass to showcase the blue-purple hue and enjoy as a refreshing drink any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Brewing
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Brazilian tea, floral tea, weight loss drink, butterfly pea flower
