Blue Tonic for Weight Loss

This vibrant blue tonic is made with butterfly pea flowers, ginger, lemon, and a few metabolism-boosting ingredients. Designed to support weight loss, reduce cravings, and enhance digestion, this morning drink is perfect for kickstarting your day and helping you feel lighter over time.

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Course: Beverage

Cuisine: Detox Drink

Keyword: blue tonic, butterfly pea flower recipe, morning detox, oriental tonic, weight loss drink

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 35kcal

Author: info.thekitcheen

Equipment

Mason jar or heat-safe glass
Fine mesh strainer
Spoon or stirrer

Ingredients

2 tbsp dried butterfly pea flowers
1 thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger sliced
1 cinnamon stick or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 lemon juiced
1 –2 tsp honey or maple syrup as a substitute
Pinch of cayenne pepper optional
2 cups water 1 cup hot, 1 cup cold

Instructions

Steep: In a heat-safe jar, combine butterfly pea flowers, ginger slices, and cinnamon. Pour in 1 cup of hot (not boiling) water. Let steep for 5 minutes.
Strain & Transform: Strain the blue liquid into your drinking glass. Add lemon juice and watch the color shift to a magical purple.
Sweeten & Finish: Stir in honey (or maple syrup) until dissolved. Add the remaining 1 cup of cold water to bring it to a drinkable temperature. Add cayenne pepper if desired. Stir well and enjoy!

Notes

You can double the batch and store the extra in a glass container in the fridge for up to 48 hours.

Do not use plastic containers—this drink stains.

Taste changes slightly after 2 days, so drink it fresh when possible.

Maple syrup works as a backup if you’re out of honey.

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