Description
A vibrant detox drink made with butterfly pea flowers, ginger, lemon juice, and apple cider vinegar—naturally energizing and rich in color.
Ingredients
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500 ml (2 cups) water
2 tablespoons dried butterfly pea flowers
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, sliced
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar with mother
Instructions
- Start by boiling 500 ml of water in a saucepan. If you are adding ginger, add it this time. This boiling step is essential to extract the full flavor and color from the Butterfly Pea Flowers.
- Once the water reaches a rolling boil, remove the saucepan from heat. Add in 2 tablespoons of dried Butterfly Pea Flowers. Let them steep for about 10 minutes to ensure a vibrant color and infused flavor.
- Strain the mixture to remove the flowers if you prefer a clear drink. Or, if you like a more rustic presentation, feel free to leave the flowers in the beverage.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon honey, juice of 1 lemon, and 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar. Watch as the brilliant blue transforms into a vivid purple shade—truly a sight to behold!
- Serve hot or iced. For a warm version, pour into a mug and enjoy. For an icy refreshment, allow the liquid to cool slightly, fill a glass with ice, and pour over.
Notes
This recipe makes 2 servings. You can add 1 teaspoon honey per cup. For a milder flavor, use 1/2 teaspoon instead.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Boiled & Steeped
- Cuisine: Brazilian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 14
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0.01g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.01g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.1g
- Protein: 0.1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg