Description
Butterfly Pea Flowers are an adaptogenic herb that steeps a voracious blue brew. The blue petals are packed with anthocyanins (the blue pigment in the flower) and provide loads of antioxidants. The aroma is similar to sweet, fresh peas, while the flavor is reminiscent of sweet leeks and asparagus.
Drink this brew by itself, or use it as a mixer for drinks. Have a little fun with these blue tea flowers! Add to other foods for the vibrant blue color the flowers bring to everything they encounter. A vibrant splash of blue makes food fun and cool! Just a few flowers can make any tea a vibrant blue or purple. The color will change somewhat depending on what other herbs are in the blend. Butterfly pea flowers are PH neutral. Add them to an acidic lemonade, and you get an intense purple! Add some to basic holy basil, and you get turquoise.
These lovely blue flowers may provide several desirable healthy properties, including:
- nootropic (cognitive function, such as memory and anti-stress)
- laxative
- antidepressant
- may lower fevers
- may lower cholesterol
- adaptogenic, meaning they can help the body deal with stress
The distinctly blue flowers come from the Clitoria ternatea plant. This herb is also used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine for the health characteristics listed above.
Lake Missoula Tea Company commits to direct-sourcing teas and botanicals from sustainable farms. First we choose organic ingredients, and then we create our blends in small batches. In short, we love to drink this stuff, and we’re proud to share with you the tastiest, freshest tea possible. Store away from light and oxygen, and your teas will keep for a good long time.
Ilove this tea, I mix if with most of the other teas I drink or by its self on a hot day. Refreshing
Hi alawrence625, Glad you love our Butterfly Pea Flowers! The blue color is cool! Thank you for the kind review, LMTC