Description
This may come as a surprise, but this tea drink is naturally purple— there is no food coloring in this recipe. This unique tea changes colors depending on the ingredients you mix it with. Its appearance and flavor make it an unforgettable beverage.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brewed jasmine tea, using 1 tea bag or 1 tsp loose-leaf tea leaves
- 1 tbsp butterfly pea flower extract
- 1/4 cup brown sugar tapioca balls
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 3/4 cup lemonade made with real lemon juice
- Lemon slices and lemongrass for garnish
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Combine the jasmine tea, butterfly pea flower extract, and ice in a shaking cup. Vigorously shake the mixture for approximately ten seconds.
- Mix the lemonade and sweetener together in a serving glass.
- Add the tapioca pearls and ice to the lemonade.
- Slowly pour the butterfly tea mix over the back of a spoon, one centimeter above the lemonade. Raise the spoon higher as the liquid level rises. This will create a colorful visual effect.
- Revel in the beauty of your creation and enjoy it with a boba straw!
Notes
To make homemade butterfly tea extract, steep a dozen fresh or dried flowers in boiling water for 15 minutes. Afterward, discard the flowers and keep the liquid—this will be the liquid you’ll use for your fruit tea.
You can use dried butterfly pea flower tea instead of jasmine tea and the extract. This will give the drink a more subtle flavor and make it caffeine-free.
Make this iced tea vegan by using maple syrup or coconut sugar as a sweetener.
Passion fruit popping boba is a great alternative to tapioca pearls if you prefer a lighter topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes