Bougainvillea tea and lemonade

Name: Bougainvillea tea and lemonade
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 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

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!

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 16-08-2023

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.