Blue Tonic for Weight Loss
This vibrant blue tonic for weight loss is a simple, 7-second morning drink made with butterfly pea flower, lemon, and apple cider vinegar. Designed to support digestion, curb cravings, and gently boost metabolism, it’s a natural, caffeine-free way to start your day right.
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Servings: 1 serving
Cost: $0.7
Equipment
- 1 Teacup or mug Heat-safe for steeping
- 1 Fine mesh strainer For removing tea flowers
- 1 Small pot or kettle To boil water
Ingredients
- 1 tsp Dried butterfly pea flower About 5–6 flowers
- 1 cup Hot water Just below boiling
- 1/2 whole Lemon Juiced
- 1 tsp Apple cider vinegar Must be raw with “the mother”
- 1 pinch Cinnamon or Ginger Optional for added warmth and fat-burning boost
Instructions
- Boil 1 cup of water and pour over the dried butterfly pea flowers in a teacup.
- Let steep for 5–7 minutes until the water turns deep blue.
- Strain out the flowers.
- Add freshly squeezed lemon juice, the color will shift to purple.
- Stir in apple cider vinegar. Add optional cinnamon or ginger for flavor and extra benefits.
- Sip slowly on an empty stomach each morning.
Notes
This drink works best when consumed daily on an empty stomach. To save time, you can prep butterfly pea tea in advance and refrigerate, then add lemon and vinegar fresh each morning. For best results, pair with light morning activity like stretching or a short walk.
Nutrition
Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 15mg | Vitamin C: 10mg