We made Butterfly pea flower tea

Science

• The child learned about the butterfly pea flower and its properties.
• They discovered how to extract the natural blue color from the flower.
• They observed the transformation of the blue tea when lemon juice was added.
• The child learned about the concept of pH and how it affects the color of the tea.

For continued development, encourage the child to explore other natural ingredients that can be used to create different colors in tea, such as hibiscus flowers for red tea or turmeric for yellow tea. They can also experiment with different ratios of lemon juice to observe how it affects the color change. Additionally, encourage them to research other flowers or plants that can be used to make herbal teas and learn about their health benefits.

Book Recommendations

• The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O'Neill: A heartwarming graphic novel about a young girl who discovers a tea dragon and learns about the magical world of tea.
• From Seed to Plant by Gail Gibbons: This book introduces the concept of plant life cycles and can help expand the child's understanding of the butterfly pea flower and other plants.
• The Magic School Bus Inside a Beehive by Joanna Cole: While not directly related to tea-making, this book explores the fascinating world of bees and how they pollinate flowers, which can connect to the child's learning about the butterfly pea flower.