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Blue Ternate Tea in a glass cup with dried flowers

Blue Ternate Tea: Surprising Benefits, Timing & Side Effects

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A vibrant, caffeine-free herbal tea made from butterfly pea flowers. Known for its brilliant blue color and wellness benefits.

  • Total Time: 7 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x

Ingredients

Scale

1 tsp dried butterfly pea flowers

1 cup hot water

1 slice lemon or 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Raw honey to taste (optional)

Blue ternate tea steeping with flowers in glass
Step 3: Let the flowers steep fully

Instructions

1. Bring water to a gentle boil.

2. Place butterfly pea flowers in a teapot or cup.

3. Pour hot water over the flowers and steep for 5–7 minutes.

4. Add lemon for color change (optional).

5. Sweeten with honey if desired.

Notes

Tea changes color with citrus due to pH.

Great served iced or warm.

Pairs well with mint, lemongrass, or chamomile.

  • Author: Sophia Benton
  • Prep Time: 2 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Drinks
  • Method: Steeping
  • Cuisine: Asian
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 2
  • Sugar: 0
  • Sodium: 0
  • Fat: 0
  • Saturated Fat: 0
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 0.5
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 0
  • Cholesterol: 0