5 Stunning Recipes You Can Make with Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
If you’ve ever seen a naturally bright blue drink on Instagram and wondered what magic was behind it—butterfly pea flower tea is the secret. These vibrant blue petals come from the Clitoria ternatea plant and are loved not only for their stunning colour, but also for their traditional wellness benefits and calming properties. Butterfly pea flowers are rich in antioxidants, naturally caffeine-free, and perfect for creative recipes.
Whether you’re looking to elevate your drinks, desserts, or cosy morning rituals, here are five beautiful and delicious recipes you can make at home with butterfly pea flower tea.
1. Classic Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
A calming herbal tea with a beautiful blue hue.
Ingredients:
- 1–2 tsp butterfly pea flower tea (or 5–8 dried flowers)
- 1 cup hot water (not boiling)
- Optional: honey, lemon
Instructions:
- Add butterfly pea flowers to a cup.
- Pour hot water (around 90°C) over the petals.
- Let steep for 3–5 minutes.
- Stir in honey for sweetness.
- Squeeze a few drops of lemon and watch it turn purple!
This is the base tea you’ll use for most of the other recipes.
2. Butterfly Pea Iced Latte
A creamy, dreamy, café-style drink.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup strong butterfly pea flower tea, chilled
- 1/2 cup milk (oat milk works beautifully)
- Ice
- Honey or vanilla syrup
Instructions:
- Fill a glass with ice.
- Add your milk and sweetener.
- Slowly pour chilled butterfly pea tea on top for a layered effect.
- Stir and sip! The colour stays magical.
3. Butterfly Pea Lemonade
Perfect for summer and show-stopping at parties.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup brewed and chilled butterfly pea flower tea
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey or sugar
- Ice
Instructions:
- Add ice to a glass.
- Pour in the butterfly pea tea.
- Add sweetener and stir.
- Slowly drizzle in lemon juice and watch the colour transform into a gorgeous pink-violet.
This one is pure drinkable mood.
4. Blue Coconut Rice
A visually stunning side dish that pairs beautifully with curries.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rice
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3/4 cup strong butterfly pea flower tea (as the water portion)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Brew strong butterfly pea tea and let cool.
- Rinse rice and add to pot with coconut milk, butterfly pea tea, and salt.
- Cook as usual.
- Fluff rice and serve as bright blue coconut rice!
5. Butterfly Pea Chia Pudding
Beautiful layers and a nourishing breakfast.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup brewed butterfly pea flower tea, cooled
- 1/2 cup coconut milk or any plant milk
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
- Maple syrup to taste
- Berries for topping
Instructions:
- Stir together tea, milk, chia seeds, and sweetener.
- Let sit 10 minutes and stir again.
- Refrigerate for 2–3 hours or overnight.
- Top with fruit and enjoy a magical blue breakfast.
Why People Love Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
- Natural colour changing (blue → purple with lemon!)
- Rich in antioxidants
- Caffeine-free and calming
- Fun to create with + super Instagrammable
Whether you enjoy it hot and soothing or bright and colourful, butterfly pea flower tea makes everyday moments feel a little more magical.
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