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Take your lemonade recipe to the next level with this Butterfly Pea Lemonade. This Butterfly Pea Tea Lemonade Soda, also known as Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade, is made with Butterfly Pea Flower Tea, a naturally vibrant tea that when mixed with different acids (lemon juice, honey, or perhaps your favorite spirit), allows you to create unique shades of blue and purple ranging from a subtle sky blue to a deep violet-blue to bright fuchsia.
Color Changing Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Tea is made from dried butterfly pea flowers. When you have the freshly brewed tea, it is a beautiful blue tea. As mentioned above, Butterfly Pea Flower Tea is color changing! When you add lemon juice, it will turn purple - making it perfect for this color changing lemonade recipe!
It’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser that your friends and family will love—especially when topped off with a few fresh mint, basil, rosemary or lavender sprigs for garnish!
In addition, because butterfly pea tea has so many health benefits—like its antioxidant content and ability to help balance anxiety—this drink recipe can help improve your overall wellbeing while hydrating you on hot days. Keep reading for the full directions on how to craft the perfect butterfly pea tea lemonade soda!
How to Make Butterfly Pea Tea Lemonade Soda
You can make the coolest ice cubes to go along with this lemonade soda. All you need are fresh flowers or dried flowers, some water, an ice cube tray, and a freezer!
Step 1: Open a jar of Bee Inspired Blue Butterfly Pea Tea and pour hot water over the tea leaves
Make the Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Tea by infusing the dried butterfly pea flowers in warm water.
Step 2: Allow to steep and turn a beautiful shade of blue
For a dark blue color, use the back of a spoon to press the flowers against the bottom of the bowl.
Step 3: Strain the leaves from the tea
Once the color is a vivid blue, strain and discard the flowers.
Step 4: Add honey and lemon juice and watch the color change
Add the honey to the tea and stir until fully dissolved. Mix in lemon juice and stir. Watch as the lemon juice turns the tea from blue to purple!
Step 5: Pour over floral ice cubes
Fill serving glasses with the ice cubes, and pour the butterfly pea flower lemonade up to about half of each serving glass.
Step 6: Add Soda Water to the top
Fill the rest of the serving glass with soda water.
Step 7: Garnish with lemon and enjoy the refreshing drink
Garnish with pieces of lemon and rosemary sprigs. Stir and enjoy your Butterfly Pea Lemonade!
Make this Magic Lemonade your Own
At Bee Inspired, we will always encourage you to play with your food. Feel free to customize this amazing color changing lemonade recipe however you see fit! Here are a few ideas to help get you started:
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Try adding a flavored sparkling water instead of regular club soda
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Use store bought lemonade for an even sweeter recipe
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Try making lemonade soda with different herbal teas for more beautiful drinks
Crafting the perfect Butterfly Pea Tea Lemonade Soda has never been easier. With ingredients that are all-natural and easy to find here on our Artisanal Tea pages, creating a refreshing drink is at your fingertips! Bursting with flavor, color, and aroma, this tasty beverage will make an excellent addition for any event. Serve it in a tall glass with crushed ice to enhance the visual appeal and keep it chilled. Plus, its health benefits from the antioxidant content to anxiety reduction ensure you’ll be feeling good after you take a sip.
If you've tried this recipe, share your creations with us on Instagram! If not, try out this delicious summer beverage with confidence knowing that it’s helping you maintain great physical and mental wellbeing! Enjoy the unique flavors while embracing the good mood-boosting properties of this beverage. And don’t forget to share your pictures with us on social afterwards!
