On SNS such as instagram, the topic is boiling this summer! Do you know the blue herbal tea "Butterfly Pea"?
What is butterfly pea?
Butterfly pea is an herbal tea that uses the blue flowers of the Thai popular herb "Clitoria ternatea". It features a clear and beautiful blue color. It is popular in Taiwan and other Asian countries, and has been seen in Japan since this summer.
It contains anthocyanins and has effects such as anti-aging, relieving eye strain, hair growth, and whitening. Isn't it amazing that you can look beautiful and drink beautifully? I was curious, so I actually drank it at the store!
I actually drank it!
This time, I went to drink butterfly pea at Jiyugaoka Sweets Forest's Asian sweets specialty store "HONG KONG SWEETS Kaka".
Jiyugaoka Sweets Forest HONG KONG SWEETS Kaka
Here, the sweets drink "Miracle Butterfly" is on sale, which is made by layering butterfly pea and milk tea or juice in two layers and adding tapioca to make it more photogenic. The lineup consists of five types: "coconut milk," "royal milk tea," "orange," "guava," and "cold tea (sweetened)." The price is 410 yen each (excluding tax). * All are for a limited time until August 31st.
A combination of clear and cool blue and various colors. It's a fascinating beauty.
From left: guava, coconut milk, royal milk tea
But that's not the end. When you drop the lemon juice in the attached dropper ...
When you drip lemon juice with a dropper ...
The blue color changes to purple in response to the acid of the lemon! I am fascinated by the subtle gradation like the sky at dusk. You can also take pictures.
The point is to drop the lemon juice "softly" so that the drinks inside do not mix.
You can enjoy it even if you take a video!
If you enjoy the appearance to your heart's content, let's enjoy it. The butterfly pea itself has a slight bean flavor, but it has no peculiarity, and the taste of the combined drink is the main character.
The protagonist of the taste is the lower drink
Royal milk tea is full of milk and has a rich black tea flavor, coconut milk has a mellow and rich sweetness, and guava has a tropical and rich sweet and sour taste. Each has a different personality, but I enjoyed the perfect taste on a hot summer day.
And the tapioca that I didn't pay much attention to is insanely delicious! The elastic and chewy texture and the slight sweetness are addictive. The amount is quite large, so a full cup will make you swell.
In fact, tapioca is insanely delicious
Miracle butterfly that is rich in taste as well as color. The beautiful blue color is sure to attract attention even in the city! Why don't you drink it at the shop or accompany you while walking in Jiyugaoka?
[HONG KONG SWEETS Kaka]
Store address: 2-25-7 Midorigaoka, Meguro-ku, Tokyo "La Cool Jiyugaoka" 2F (in Jiyugaoka Sweets Forest)
Business hours: 10:00 to 20:00