Blue Cheese for a Blue Moon

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BUTTERFLY PEA FLOWER TEA

  • Butterfly pea flower tea is an herbal drink made from dried butterfly pea flowers steeped in water.
  • It’s caffeine-free.
  • Comes from a plant called c litoria ternatea that’s native to Southeast Asia.
  • The flowers are deep blue in color with a tinge of purple that colors and flavors the water.
  • The color goes from blue to purple when the pH level changes. Adding something acidic like lemon juice changes the color. It’s like magic!
  • Contain antioxidants which helps to protect your body from cell damage.

BUTTERFLY PEA FLOWER TEA BREWING GUIDE

TO MAKE HOT BUTTERFLY PEA FLOWER TEA
TEA: 1.5 teaspoons loose butterfly pea flowers or 1 tea bag
WATER: 1 cup (8 fl. oz.)
WATER TEMPERATURE: 208°F
STEEP TIME: 5 minutes

TO MAKE COLD BREW BUTTERFLY PEA FLOWER TEA
TEA: 1.5 teaspoons loose butterfly pea flowers or 1 tea bag
WATER: 1 cup (8 fl. oz.)
WATER TEMPERATURE: Cold water
STEEP TIME: 12 hours

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