Why Blue Teas Are the Hottest Trend in Beverages
Blue teas — made from butterfly pea flowers and blue lily — have taken the beverage world by storm. Their mesmerising colours, health benefits, and versatility make them perfect for everything from calming evening rituals to show-stopping cocktail party centrepieces. Here are five recipes that showcase these extraordinary flowers.
1. Iced Butterfly Pea Lemonade (Colour-Changing)
Brew a strong butterfly pea flower tea by steeping 2 teaspoons of dried flowers in one cup of hot water for 15 minutes. Strain and let it cool. Fill a glass with ice, pour in the blue tea, and then slowly add fresh lemonade. Watch as the vivid blue transforms into a gorgeous purple gradient. Garnish with a lemon wheel and fresh mint.
2. Blue Lily Chamomile Sleep Tea
Combine 2 grams of dried blue lily petals with 1 teaspoon of dried chamomile flowers in a teapot. Pour over hot water (85°C) and steep for 10 minutes. Strain and add a teaspoon of raw Ceylon honey. This soothing blend doubles down on relaxation, making it the perfect nightcap for restful sleep and vivid dreams.
3. Butterfly Pea Coconut Latte
Brew butterfly pea flower tea and let it cool slightly. Froth warm coconut milk using a milk frother or whisk. Pour the blue tea into a glass, then gently layer the frothed coconut milk on top. The result is a beautiful blue-and-white layered latte. Add a touch of vanilla extract and Ceylon cinnamon for an indulgent twist.
4. Blue Lily Relaxation Mocktail
Brew blue lily tea and let it cool completely. In a cocktail shaker, combine the cooled tea with fresh passion fruit juice, a splash of ginger syrup, and ice. Shake well and strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with an edible flower or a thin slice of ginger. This alcohol-free cocktail is perfect for dinner parties or mindful evenings.
5. Butterfly Pea Flower Smoothie Bowl
Blend frozen banana, frozen blueberries, a tablespoon of butterfly pea flower powder, coconut yoghurt, and a splash of almond milk until thick and creamy. Pour into a bowl and top with granola, fresh berries, coconut flakes, and a drizzle of honey. The natural blue colour makes this bowl as photogenic as it is nutritious.
🌿 Get the ingredients for all these recipes at ceylonteaandspices.com. Our premium dried butterfly pea flowers and blue lily petals are sourced directly from Sri Lanka for unmatched quality and flavour.