Description
Transform your wellness routine with this butterfly pea Brazilian Mounjaro Recipe, blending traditional wisdom with the magic of vibrant pea flowers!
Ingredients
For the Butterfly Pea Tea Base:
1 cup (240ml) filtered water
1 tablespoon dried butterfly pea flowers (or 2 tablespoons fresh)
Optional: 1 green tea bag
For the traditional Brazilian Mounjaro Base:
2 tablespoons raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar with the mother
Juice of 1 fresh lemon (approximately 2–3 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated or minced
1–2 teaspoons raw honey (adjust to taste preference)
Pinch of Ceylon cinnamon (optional, for enhanced flavor)
Ice cubes for serving (if preferred chilled)
Fresh mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Brew the Blue Base:
- Boil 1 cup of filtered water.
- Add dried butterfly pea flowers in a tea infuser or cheesecloth.
- Steep 5–7 minutes until water turns deep blue.
Cool to Perfect Temperature:
- Remove flowers after steeping.
- Let tea cool to 160–180°F.
Prepare Your Ginger:
- Wash and peel a small piece of fresh ginger.
- Grate 1 teaspoon using a fine grater or microplane.
Extract Fresh Lemon Juice:
- Roll lemon on a surface to release juice.
- Cut in half and juice with a citrus reamer.
- Strain seeds and keep juice separate for color transformation later.
Combine Base Ingredients:
- Place grated ginger in your glass or pitcher.
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar.
- Pour in the warm butterfly pea tea slowly to reveal its blue hue.
Add Honey and Mix:
- Drizzle in raw honey while tea is still warm.
- Stir with a wooden spoon until fully dissolved.
- Your Brazilian Mounjaro Recipe should be a brilliant blue.
The Color Transformation:
- Slowly add fresh lemon juice while stirring.
- Watch as the drink shifts from blue to purple to magenta.
- Add juice gradually to control final color intensity.
Final Adjustments:
- Taste and adjust honey or lemon to preference.
- Strain for a smooth finish or leave texture for a rustic feel.
Serve with Flair:
- Serve warm or pour over ice.
- Garnish with mint, lemon wheel, or edible flowers.
Notes
Brew larger batches and refrigerate in glass containers up to 5 days.
Color lasts up to 2 days; add lemon juice just before serving for maximum vibrancy.
Pre-portion butterfly pea flowers in sachets for quick prep.
Freeze tea in ice cube trays to create colorful swirls when added to your drink.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Steep Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Functional Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Wellness
Nutrition
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg