🦋 Butterfly Pea Flower – Natural Blue Herbal Tea

🌿 Origin & Appearance

Butterfly Pea Flower (Clitoria Ternatea) is a vibrant, electric-blue blossom native to Southeast Asia. The petals are carefully harvested, sun-dried, and sold as whole dried flowers with their natural color and shape preserved.

🎨 Unique Color-Changing Property

One of the most magical features of Butterfly Pea Flower is its natural color transformation.

• When brewed → it creates a deep sapphire-blue tea

• Add lemon or lime → it instantly turns purple or pink
  A fun and visually stunning ingredient for drinks and desserts.

🍵 Flavor Profile

The tea has a mild, earthy, smooth taste — often compared to a very light green tea. Because of its subtle flavor, it blends beautifully with:
✔ Lemongrass
✔ Mint
✔ Ginger
✔ Hibiscus
✔ Fruits & spices

Perfect for both hot tea and iced drinks.

🍽️ Culinary Uses

Butterfly Pea Flower is widely used as a natural food colorant, offering vibrant blue or purple tones without chemicals. Ideal for:

• Herbal teas & iced teas

• Rice, noodles & desserts

• Cocktails & mocktails

• Smoothies & latte drinks

• Cakes, puddings & syrups

A favorite in modern cafés and traditional Asian cuisine alike.

💙 Health Benefits

Rich in antioxidants, especially anthocyanins, Butterfly Pea Flower is believed to support:

• 👁️ Eye & vision health

• 🧠 Memory and cognitive function

• 🌿 Reduced inflammation

• 😌 Relaxation & stress relief

Used traditionally in Ayurveda and Thai herbal medicine for its calming properties.