Bougainvillea tea and lemonade

Mara Alpizar
The bougainvillea, also known as bugambilias, is a beautiful flower in shades of magenta, fuchsia, or even white, adorning many gardens; however, it is also a plant used in cooking, just like the matalí, but it is also utilized in herbal medicine, especially for treating respiratory ailments, dry cough, and fever.Additionally, experts indicate that this flower also has antiseptic powers, helps combat acne, and speeds up the healing process; it is truly a wonder!So if you have a bougainvillea tree at home, we teach you how to prepare tea and lemonade; they are the perfect drinks to care for your health while enjoying at the same time!Click to enjoy more teas and infusions.
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Ingredients
2
Servings
  • 2 cups water, for the tea
  • 10 bougainvillea flowers, for the tea
  • honey, for the bougainvillea lemonade
  • 1 cup bougainvillea tea, for the bougainvillea lemonade
  • 1/4 cups lime juice, for the bougainvillea lemonade
  • ice cubes, for the bougainvillea lemonade
  • sparkling water, for the bougainvillea lemonade
Preparation
15 mins
5 mins
Low
  • For the bougainvillea tea: Heat the water in a small pot, when it starts to boil, turn off the heat. Add the bougainvillea flowers, let steep for 3 to 5 minutes, strain and serve the tea.
  • For the bougainvillea lemonade: mix the honey with the cold bougainvillea tea until dissolved, pour in the lemon juice, add the ice and a splash of sparkling water.
  • Enjoy this tea and lemonade, they are refreshing drinks that also take care of your health!

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