Butterfly Pea Flower Honey Lemon Drink (5 Liters)

Steps

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1. 1
   If using fresh butterfly pea flowers, soak in cold water for about 10 minutes to clean, then drain thoroughly. If using dried flowers, use directly without soaking.
   ≈0:20
2. 2
   Remove the green sepals (calyx) from the butterfly pea flowers, keeping only the colored petals, to prevent bitterness and grassy flavor.
   ≈1:02
3. 3
   Pour 5 liters of water into a large pot, add 10 pandan leaves and 1 teaspoon of salt, cover and bring to a boil.
   ≈1:23
4. 4
   Add 1 kg of rock sugar to the boiling water, cover the pot and let it dissolve completely, then bring back to a boil.
   ≈2:06
5. 5
   Remove the lid, add the prepared butterfly pea flowers, cover again, and continue simmering until the flowers completely release their color and dissolve into the liquid.
   ≈2:27
6. 6
   When the liquid turns deep blue, remove from heat and strain through a fine cloth in two layers to obtain a clear drink.
   ≈3:03
7. 7
   Add 75g lemon powder (or 250ml fresh lemon juice) to the strained drink and stir immediately. The color will transform from deep blue to purple-pink.
   ≈3:44
8. 8
   Add 150g of honey and stir thoroughly until well combined.
   ≈4:05
9. 9
   Once cooled, pour into glass bottles or serving glasses with ice, or portion into 250ml bottles for sale.
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