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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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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Detox Drink
Calories: 35
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. Strain & Transform: Strain the blue liquid into your drinking glass. Add lemon juice and watch the color shift to a magical purple.
  3. 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.