Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Clean the Butterfly Pea Flowers

   Take the butterfly pea flowers in a bowl, add water, and gently rinse them to remove any bugs or ants. Set them aside.

2. 2.Boil Water

   Add 4 cups of water to a saucepan and place it on the stove over medium heat. Bring the water to a boil.

3. 3.Prepare Flowers and Spices

   Take 5 of the rinsed butterfly pea flowers and carefully remove the green part (calyx) from each flower. Add the prepared flowers, 1 small cinnamon stick, and a small piece of ginger to the boiling water.

4. 4.Boil the Tea Mixture

   Stir the mixture gently and let it boil for 5-6 minutes. You will notice the water turning a vibrant blue color as the flowers release their pigment.

5. 5.Steep the Tea

   Turn off the heat, cover the saucepan with a lid, and let the tea steep for 15 minutes to allow the flavors and color to fully develop.

6. 6.Prepare Hot Tea

   Add 1 teaspoon of honey to a heat-proof cup. Place a fine-mesh strainer over the cup and strain the hot butterfly pea flower tea into it. Stir well to dissolve the honey. Serve hot with a lemon wedge on the side.

7. 7.Prepare Cold Tea

   For a cold version, add 1 teaspoon of honey to a glass. Strain the blue tea into the glass and stir. Add ice cubes to chill. Serve cold with a lemon wedge.

8. 8.Observe Color Change

   Squeeze the lemon wedge into either the hot or cold tea. Observe as the tea dramatically changes color from blue to a beautiful purple due to the change in pH.