What it is:
A vibrant herbal ingredient made from whole Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers, native to Thailand and Malaysia. These striking blossoms brew into a naturally bright blue infusion and are prized for their color-changing magic when mixed with citrus.
Why you'll love it:
Butterfly Pea Flower is rich in anthocyanins—beneficial antioxidants—and is known for its nootropic properties, which may support memory, mental clarity, and even vivid dreaming. Its mild, earthy flavor makes it perfect for tea blends, wellness drinks, lattes, cocktails, and natural food coloring.
Add lemon or lime and watch your brew shift from deep blue to purple or fuchsia, creating a captivating, interactive drink experience.
Ingredients:
Butterfly pea flowers (Clitoria ternatea)
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Tea Cocktail Recommendations:
Brew into a deep blue concentrate and mix with lemonade for a color-changing “galaxy lemonade.” Or shake with coconut milk and vanilla syrup for a vibrant blue latte. Add to cocktails for dramatic visual flair.
Directions:
Iced (16 oz cup): 3 tsp flowers steeped for 5–7 minutes in 8–10 oz hot water (200–212°F). Strain, pour over ice, and enjoy a stunning electric-blue herbal drink.
Hot: 1 tsp per 8 oz water, steeped for 5–7 minutes. Add lemon juice to watch the color transform to purple.