What You Need to Know About the Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
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What Are the Benefits of Butterfly Pea Flower?
Butterfly pea flower is rich in antioxidants and is naturally caffeine-free. It is also packed with the catechin EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) along with anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting elements such as flavonoids, tannins, and polyphenols. It also contains collagen-like properties that are beneficial to your hair, skin, and nails.
What Does Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Taste Like?
Before you can taste it, you need to brew it! Steep your Butterfly Pea Flower Tea with 212° F water for 5 minutes. Your brewed cup of beautiful blue tea will have a mild, earthy flavor, delicious! It has a medium body and, because it is a tisane, is naturally caffeine-free.
It's Magic Color Changing Drink
Butterfly pea flower tea is everyone’s favorite tea party magic trick.
The compounds in blue tea undergo a similar reaction when acidity is introduced. Squeeze in a little lemon juice, and the deep blue hue quickly transforms to purple. As you add more acidity, the liquid changes color to magenta and pink.
The chief molecules involved in this reaction belong to a family of phenolic compounds called anthocyanins — phytochemicals responsible for butterfly pea flower’s blue color and a host of health benefits.
Butterfly Pea Latte Recipe
Ingredients:
- 3 tsp. Dried butterfly pea flower
- 8 oz. Water
- 4 oz. Almond milk
- Maple syrup
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Steep the dried butterfly pea flower in water heated to 212° F for 5 minutes.
- Remove the flower and let cool completely.
- Warm your milk in the microwave for 45-60 seconds.
- Dip the frothing wand in the milk and whisk by swirling the wand continuously for up to a minute or until it’s frothed at the top.
- Pour the maple syrup into a tall serving glass, add ice cubes, cooled pea tea, and top with the frothed milk.
- Stir and serve immediately.