Calming Butterfly Pea & Lemongrass Evening Infusion
A soothing, caffeine-free blue infusion of butterfly pea, lemongrass, and honey — a gentle wind-down ritual that feels as good to look at as it does to sip.
Butterfly pea is naturally caffeine-free, which makes it a lovely choice for the end of the day. Paired with fragrant lemongrass and a touch of honey, it becomes a calming evening infusion — mellow, faintly sweet, and a vivid sapphire blue that sets a peaceful mood before you even take a sip.
The lemongrass adds a bright, citrusy lift that complements butterfly pea's gentle earthiness, while honey rounds everything into a soft, comforting cup. There's no harshness and no bitterness here, just a clean, soothing flavor that's easy to enjoy slowly.
Brew the flowers for about 5 minutes to draw out their full color and mild taste. If you'd like to add a wedge of lemon, do it in the cup and watch the blue tilt toward purple — a small, mindful moment that turns a simple drink into a little ritual.
Enjoy this warm in the evening as part of a wind-down routine, or after a light meal for a moment of digestive comfort. Like most herbal infusions, butterfly pea is generally considered safe in normal food and beverage amounts, making it an easy everyday pleasure.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers (about 10–12 flowers)
- 1 cup hot water (90°C)
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised and chopped
- 1 tsp honey, or to taste
- Lemon wedge (optional)
How to make it
- 1Place the butterfly pea flowers and bruised lemongrass in a cup or small teapot.
- 2Pour over the hot water and steep for 5 minutes until deep blue and fragrant.
- 3Strain out the flowers and lemongrass.
- 4Stir in the honey while the infusion is still warm.
- 5Add a lemon wedge if you like, and watch the blue shift toward purple before sipping.
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