Flower Teas: A Beginner's Guide to Butterfly Pea, Rose, Jasmine & More
Updated October 30, 2026 · By Khwan's Tea
Flower teas are herbal infusions made from dried blossoms instead of tea leaves. They're naturally caffeine-free, beautiful in the cup and surprisingly versatile in the kitchen. Here's a quick guide to the five flower teas we offer, how they taste, and where to learn more about each.
Why choose flower tea?
- Caffeine-free: pure flower teas contain no caffeine, so you can drink them any time.
- Flavorful without sugar: most are naturally sweet or aromatic enough to enjoy unsweetened.
- Beautiful: from blue butterfly pea to ruby hibiscus, they look as good as they taste.
- Versatile: many double as natural food coloring, cake decoration and cocktail ingredients.
Butterfly pea flower
Taste: mild, smooth and slightly earthy. Color: deep blue, turning purple with lemon.
Thailand's famous "blue tea." It's the most fun flower tea to brew, and it doubles as a natural blue food coloring.
- Learn more: butterfly pea flower tea guide · how to brew · blue matcha · natural food coloring
- Shop: dried flowers · powder · tea bags
Rose
Taste: light, floral and gently sweet. Color: pale gold to soft pink.
A fragrant, comforting tea that pairs well with honey, lemon and black tea. The petals are wonderful in baking and bath products too.
- Learn more: rose tea guide · how to brew · how to use dried rose petals
- Shop: dried rose petals
Jasmine
Taste: mildly sweet and intensely aromatic. Color: pale gold.
Pure jasmine flower tea is caffeine-free. Add a few flowers to green tea for classic jasmine green tea.
- Learn more: jasmine flower tea guide · how to brew
- Shop: dried jasmine flowers
Chrysanthemum
Taste: light, floral and naturally sweet, with a soft honey-like finish. Color: golden yellow.
A classic everyday tea across Asia, served hot after meals or iced on hot days.
- Learn more: Chrysanthemum Tea 101
- Shop: chrysanthemum tea bags
Hibiscus
Taste: tart and fruity, a little like cranberry. Color: vivid ruby red.
Refreshing hot or iced, and a great base for punches and mocktails.
- Shop: hibiscus tea bags
How to brew flower tea: quick reference
| Tea | Amount per 250 ml | Water | Steep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly pea | 5–7 flowers | 90–95°C | 5 min |
| Rose | 1 tbsp (2 g) | 80–90°C | 3–5 min |
| Jasmine | 1 tsp (8–10 buds) | 80–85°C | 3–4 min |
| Chrysanthemum, ginger or hibiscus tea bag | 1 bag | just boiled | 5–7 min |
Which flower tea should I try first?
- For something fun and colorful: butterfly pea
- For a soothing, fragrant cup: rose or jasmine
- For an easy daily tea: our tea bag range
- To try them all: browse all our flower teas
A note on health claims
Flower teas have long histories in traditional practice, and researchers are studying many of their natural compounds. But most research is early, and we don't make medical claims for our teas. If you're pregnant, breastfeeding or taking medication, check with your doctor before drinking herbal teas regularly.
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