Matcha and Butterfly Pea Lemonade
Do you like the combination of purple and green colors? If so, we have the perfect recipe for you! This lemonade with matcha and butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) is a feast for your eyes and taste buds. It amazes with both its looks and taste! It’s an ideal drink to refresh you on a hot day and lift your spirits when the weather is gloomy. We bet you don’t need more convincing to try it out.
Ingredients for sugar syrop:
- 1 cup of water
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/4 cup of lemon juice (from one lemon)
Ingredients for butterfly pea flower tea:
- 2 teaspoons of butterfly pea flowers
- 1 cup of warm water
Ingredients for matcha:
- 3g Moya Matcha Traditional or Daily
- 50 ml lukewarm water
Preparation of the syrup:
- Add sugar and water to a saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until the sugar fully dissolves, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let it cool. Add lemon juice.
Preparation of butterfly pea flower tea:
- Brew butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 3-5 minutes. The longer you brew the flowers, the darker the tea will be. Afterward, let it cool.
Preparation of matcha:
- Place matcha in a bowl and pour lukewarm water over it. Whisk vigorously with a chasen and let it cool.
Assembling the drink:
- Fill a glass with ice and pour the butterfly pea flower tea, filling about one-third of each glass. Then, add about 50 ml* of syrup, and slowly pour in the matcha. To create layers, pour the matcha gently over the ice cubes. Stir before drinking.
*Adjust the syrup amount according to your preferred sweetness.
Itadakimasu! Enjoy!
