Butterfly pea tea is an ancient Thai infusion of blue flowers used in desserts and drinks for its natural pigment. When adding lemon it changes to purple due to pH reaction, a viral phenomenon on TikTok. Today it is an aesthetic drink in Bangkok cafes and global food bloggers.
Thai
Butterfly pea tea lemonade
Butterfly pea tea lemonade with a change from blue to purple when adding lemon.
- thailand
- Starter
- Vegan
- Light
- Low fat
- easy
12 min
Tiempo de Preparación
2
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 80 kcal
- Protein 0 g
- Fiber 0 g
- Carbohydrates 21 g
- Fat 0 g
- Sodium 25 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Butterfly pea tea lemonade is a preparation from Thailand with easy difficulty. Reserve about 17 minutes in total (12 for mise en place and preparation, 5 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 2 teaspoons dried butterfly pea flowers.
- Have ready: 300 ml of hot water.
- Have ready: 100 ml of lemon juice.
- Have ready: 3 tablespoons of honey or sugar.
- Have ready: Ice cubes.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Infuse butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 5 minutes;…
Infuse butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 5 minutes; get intense blue tea.
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Sweeten hot tea with honey and salt; cool completely
Sweeten hot tea with honey and salt; cool completely. Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result.
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
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Fill glasses with ice and pour blue tea three quarters full.
Fill glasses with ice and pour blue tea three-quarters full.
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Add lemon juice and observe the color change to vibrant purple.
Add lemon juice and observe the color change to vibrant purple.
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Stir gently and decorate with lemon slices and flowers.
Stir gently and decorate with lemon slices and flowers.
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Serve immediately to enjoy the visual effect of the lemon's PH.
Serve immediately to enjoy the visual effect of the lemon's PH.
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Frizzante version: complete with sparkling water after the color effect
Frizzante version: complete with sparkling water after the color effect.
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Version con coco para blue coconut lemonade.
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