Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

magical drink that changes color

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 5m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 2
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (26 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

12
Calories
0g
Fat
3.2g
Carbohydrate
0.1g
Fiber
0mg
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

Recipe Description

I love Butterfly Pea Flower Tea – it’s like a magical tea that changes color from blue to purple when you add lime juice! Butterfly pea flower tea is a caffeine-free herbal tea that can be enjoyed hot or cold. This tea is common in Thailand and Vietnam, where it is mixed with honey and lemon.

To make this tea, start by bringing water to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and add dried flowers to the water. Cover and leave before steeping until completely cooled. Divide the mixture between 2 small glasses and dilute as required with water. Add ice and sweetener, and add lime juice drop by drop until you see the color change from blue to purple. Garnish the drink with rosemary and serve immediately.

To make Butterfly Pea Flower Tea, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Boil water

    5 min
    Step 1 - Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

    Bring ¼ cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan.

  2. 2

    Add flower petals

    1 min
    Step 2 - Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

    Add 3-4 dried butterfly pea flowers to the water.

  3. 3

    Steep

    20 min
    Step 3 - Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

    Cover the tea and leave to steep for 20-30 minutes until completely cool.

  4. 4

    Transfer to glasses

    1 min
    Step 4 - Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

    Divide the tea between 2 small glasses and dilute as required with water

  5. 5

    Add ice and sweetener

    1 min
    Step 5 - Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

    Add ice cubes or crushed ice and 1-2 teaspoons of honey or sweetener.

  6. 6

    Add lime juice

    1 min
    Step 6 - Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

    Add lime juice to the tea drop by drop until the color changes from blue to violet/purple.

  7. 7

    Serve

    Step 7 - Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

    Serve immediately garnished with rosemary.

This magical Butterfly Pea Flower Tea will cool you right down on a hot day! If you try making this gorgeous tea, please come back to leave a review below!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (26 reviews)
Isabella Johnson
June 10, 2025
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Simply amazing tea!

Ivy Johnson
January 1, 2025
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Magical!

Nina Johnson
October 24, 2024
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Amazing! My kids loved watching the color change when we added lime. Perfect for our family tea time.

SassySamantha
October 12, 2024
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Magical tea vibes!

Jennifer
August 6, 2024
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I have to say I’m super excited about this Butterfly Pea Flower Tea recipe. My kids and I made it for a tea party, and they loved watching the color change. It was like magic in a cup, and the taste was so refreshing.

Xena
June 3, 2024
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I tried the Butterfly Pea Flower Tea and it was exceptional! I served it at a small gathering, and everyone was amazed by its color change. So simple to make, yet such a showstopper! Will definitely make it again!

Hannah
May 7, 2024
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I am so proud of how my Butterfly Pea Flower Tea turned out! It was like a magic show in a cup when it changed from blue to purple. My kids thought it was so cool, and they loved the lemony taste. I can't believe how simple it was to make!

Olivia
April 2, 2024
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Sipped this tea at sunset. Love the color change!

Ximena
February 20, 2024
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Me encanta el té de flores de guisante mariposa. Es como un té mágico que cambia de color. Lo preparé en una reunión familiar, todos quedaron sorprendidos y le gustó a todos. Lo serví con limón y un poco de miel, ¡todo un éxito!

Gareth
December 20, 2023
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Magical!

David Smith
December 10, 2023
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Amazing! I made this on a sunny afternoon, just me and my thoughts. The color change was like a little magic show. I added some honey, and it was simply fantastic. It took me back to my trip to Thailand. Perfectly refreshing!

Dani
November 24, 2023
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Magico!

Ursula Rossi
November 2, 2023
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Magico!

Ollie
October 10, 2023
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Magical!

Zacarias
August 1, 2023
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Colorful tea magic

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