Magic Color Changing Chia Drink Recipe

This Magic Color Changing Chia Drink is a naturally vibrant butterfly pea flower lemonade that transforms from deep blue to beautiful purple when fresh lemon juice is added. It's refreshing, fun to make, and perfect for summer parties, birthdays, brunches, and baby showers.

This colorful butterfly pea flower lemonade is perfect for birthdays, brunches, baby showers, garden parties, and summer entertaining.

Magic Color Changing Chia Drink Recipe

This refreshing butterfly pea flower drink creates a beautiful natural color change when lemon juice is added. A fun and healthy summer mocktail everyone will love.

Cooking Method: No Cook Cuisine: American Courses: Drinks, Mocktails Recipe Keys: C chia M magic drink M Mocktail S summer

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Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 5 mins Rest Time 10 mins Total Time 30 mins Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 2 Estimated Cost: $ 6 Calories: 65 Best Season: Summer Dietary:

G Gluten Free V Vegetarian

Ingredients

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• 1 tsp dried butterfly pea flowers
• 1 cup hot water
• 1 tbsp chia seeds
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 2 tbsp honey or simple syrup (optional)
• 1 cup ice cubes
• lemon slices (for garnish)
• fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Brew tea

   Steep butterfly pea flowers in hot water for 5–7 minutes.

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2. Strain

   Remove the flowers and allow the tea to cool.

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3. Add chia

   Mix in chia seeds and let them soak for about 10 minutes.

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4. Sweeten

   Stir in honey or simple syrup if desired.

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5. Add ice

   Fill a clear glass with ice and pour in the blue tea.

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6. Create the magic

   Slowly add fresh lemon juice and gently stir to watch the drink turn purple.

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7. Serve

   Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves before serving.

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Note

Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest color transformation. Serve immediately for the best presentation.

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