PURPLE RAIN with Butterfly Pea & Pineapple TEA BLEND Now Available
PURPLE RAIN or Blue Butterfly Pineapple Tea - It will be too hot and humid in the Summer to think about drinking hot tea. With many places hitting >30 degrees in early Spring and everywhere needing some rain badly, it is looking to be a very HOT Summer. So today’s recipe is a quick and cooling Blue Butterfly Pineapple Iced Tea perfect for your Spring and Summer entertainment.
Purple Rain! So yum, refreshing perfect for Summer!
PURPLE RAIN with PINEAPPLE, MINT & SAGE :-
So here it is how to make fresh Blue Butterfly Pineapple Iced Tea or otherwise Purple Rain:
* 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of Blue Butterfly Powder (to your desired colour)
** (or replaced with 15-20 petals of Butterfly Pea flower) * 1-2 teaspoon sugar * 4 cups boiling water
* 4 cups ice water to make a tepid mixture * 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice. * Some sage leaves - steep in hot water for mixing into the pineapple juice (see below) * Some mint leaves to garnish * 1 1/3 cup fresh pineapple juice (see below).
(To make fresh pineapple juice, core the fruit and cut into bite-sized pieces. Add to your blender and blend until smooth. Strain into a large jar using a fine mesh strainer.)
In a large jug pour in the tepid water and then add blue butterfly powder and stir.
Cool slightly then stir in pineapple juice (note the colour will change). Also check the sweetness and if required add some rice sugar or honey to desired sweetness. Refrigerate overnight. Serve over ice. Enjoy.
Photo source - Life Science
Pineapples are tropical fruit that are rich in vitamins, enzymes and antioxidents. They may help boost the immune system, build strong bones and aid indigestion. Also, despite their sweetness, pineapples are low in calories.
Now there's a simpler way to enjoy Purple Rain - here you go - we now have PURPLE RAIN FRUIT TEA blend available from mid October 2018. Just add hot water and any sweetness you wish. Contains pineapples, mint & sage with Butterfly Pea petals for the purple effect. Just add 2 teaspoon to a pot of 650 ml with hot water.
(Note - Purple Rain Fruit Tea blend - limited edition .
To order please order via - info@mybluetea.com.au)
MINT - Health Benefits
Indigestion and gas: Mint is a calming and soothing herb that has been used for thousands of years to aid with upset stomach or indigestion. Mint is thought to increase bile secretion and encourage bile flow, which helps to speed and ease digestion and which may also support healthy cholesterol levels. Mint, also known as mentha, is actually a genus or group of around 15-20 plant species including peppermint and spearmint.
Source - Medical News Today
Allergies: Mint plants contain an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent called rosmarinic acid. This has been studied for its effectiveness in relieving seasonal allergy symptoms, revealing a promising natural treatment.4
Sage - What is Sage & its Health Benefits?
This perennial woody herb is unbelievable when it comes to its impact on human health. Scientifically known as Salvia officinalis, sage is closely related to rosemary, and they are often considered “sister herbs”. In fact, many of sage’s health benefits are derived from the rosmarinic acid, the organic compound found in rosemary that makes it powerful. It does have its differences and is actually an evergreen shrub with woody stems and blue/purple flowers that are found in the Mediterranean region.
Source - www.webmd.com
REFERENCES :-
(1) https://www.livescience.com/45487-pineapple-
(2) nutrition.htmlhttps://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/275944.php
(3) https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-504/sage
(4) https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/mint-benefits
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