The Butterfly Pea Shift (Blue Tea & Lemon)
A color-changing iced drink made with butterfly pea flower tea. Pour the lemon slowly and watch it shift from deep blue to violet right in your glass.
Equipment
- 1 Clear glass Must be clear to see the color shift
- 1 Small strainer If using loose dried flowers
- 1 Large ice cube tray
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers or 1 butterfly pea tea bag
- 1 cup hot water for steeping
- 2 fresh lemon or lime juice
- 2 tsp raw honey or simple syrup
- A splash of still or sparkling water optional
- A few large ice cubes
Instructions
- Steep butterfly pea flowers or tea bag in hot water for 5 minutes. Remove and let cool.
- Stir honey or simple syrup into the warm tea until dissolved.
- Fill a clear glass with ice and pour the chilled blue tea over slowly.
- Pour lemon juice gently over the back of a spoon and watch the color shift from blue to violet.
- Top with a splash of sparkling water if desired. Garnish with a lemon wheel and sip slowly.
Notes
Use a clear glass — the color shift is the whole experience. Steep for exactly 5 minutes, no longer or it turns bitter. The more lemon you add the further the color shifts toward pink-purple.
