TEH BUNGA TELANG - butterfly pea flower tea

 Making butterfly pea flower tea, or "teh bunga telang," is quite simple and offers a beautiful blue hue. Here's how you can make it:


Ingredients:

  • Dried butterfly pea flowers (bunga telang)
  • Water
  • Honey or sugar (optional)
  • Lemon or lime wedges (optional, for color-changing effect)

Instructions:

  1. Boil water in a pot or kettle. For every cup of water, use about 2-3 dried butterfly pea flowers.
  2. Once the water reaches a boil, turn off the heat and add the dried butterfly pea flowers to the pot or kettle.
  3. Let the flowers steep in the hot water for about 5-10 minutes, depending on how strong you'd like the tea to be and how vibrant you want the color to turn out.
  4. Strain the tea into cups or a teapot to remove the flowers. You can discard the flowers after straining.
  5. If desired, sweeten the tea with honey or sugar to taste, stirring until dissolved.
  6. For a fun color-changing effect, squeeze a few drops of lemon or lime juice into the tea. The acidity will change the color from blue to purple or pink.
  7. Serve the butterfly pea flower tea hot or chilled, according to your preference.

Butterfly pea flower tea can be enjoyed on its own or with a slice of lemon or lime for added flavor. It's not only visually stunning but also offers potential health benefits due to its antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Enjoy your homemade bunga telang tea!

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