The Perfect Cup of Butterfly Pea Flower Tea

Butterfly Pea Flower

The butterfly pea flower comes from Southeast Asia, this flower has been long prized for its medicinal properties. It is rich in antioxidants and is naturally caffeine-free. It is also packed with the catechin EGCG along with anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting elements such as flavonoids, tannins, and polyphenols.

In addition to its health benefits, Butterfly Pea Flower Tea brews up a lovely bright blue color. It's even more fun when you add some acid like lemon juice - to the brewed tea, the color changes from blue to purple. We’d like to say it’s magic, but it’s actually science.

Natural Food Dye

Butterfly pea flower has been used for centuries as a natural food dye. How amazing is it to make and use a plant based dye in your own home rather than buying dye made from lab chemicals.

How To Brew & Taste Like

Making a cup of blue tea is easy, and you can enjoy it hot or cold.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 tsp dried butterfly pea flowers, or 1 tea bag
• sugar, honey, or another sweetener of choice
• lime or lemon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place the butterfly pea flowers or tea bag into a cup and add boiling water.
2. Let sit for 5 minutes or until the water turns into a bright blue color.
3. Sweeten with sugar or honey to taste if desired.
4. You can also add lime or lemon juice.

The tea will have a mild, earthy flavor with an aroma. It has a medium body and, because it is a tisane, is naturally caffeine-free.

To enjoy a refreshing glass of blue tea on a hot summer day, simply let the tea cool, transfer to a glass, and add crushed ice.

If enjoying tea is your passion then a cup of blue tea will enhance your love for the butterfly pea flower tea owing to its bright colour, rich aroma and exquisite taste.