Crystal - Blue Butterfly Pea Flower
Blue Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
INGREDIENTS : 100% Organic Butterfly Pea Flower, Australian Lemon Myrtle and Ginger
Our unique blend of Australian grown organic lemon myrtle with blue butterfly pea and ginger is a refreshing tonic you can enjoy as an iced tea or hot. Our teas are blended in Sydney Australia and designed with your health in mind.
What is Blue Butterfly Pea Tea?
Blue butterfly peaflower tea (Clitoria Ternatea) originated from South East Asia. The blue actually comes from the blue pea flower, the same blue plant pigment found in blueberries, cabbage, blackberries etc. This beautiful vivid blue tea magically transforms its colour to purple if a drop of lemon juice is added to the drink!
Why does butterfly pea tea change color?
The science behind this magic sorcery comes from the "anthocyanins" within the butterfly pea flower. The stability of its colour is dependent on the pH so if you add something acidic (lowering the pH of the tea), it will change colour to a violet purple! This is a fun way to show the kids the difference between acidic and alkaline substances, like a litmus test! Or you can wow your friends at the next party gathering!
What can change the colour of blue pea flower?
You can use anything acidic like lemon or lime juice (just 1 drop is enough and give it a swirl) to turn the blue butterfly pea tea into a purple drink!
What is butterfly pea tea good for?
In Asia, it is often used for health reasons and also a welcome drink in Thailand. However in western countries, it is often used as a natural blue food dye or food colouring. You may have seen these blue and purple drinks, lattes and smoothie bowls on Instagram!
What does butterfly pea tea taste like?
Butterfly pea tea on its own doesn't really taste like anything. If we had to give it a taste, we would be leaning towards earthy and grassy. This is why we added organic Australian lemon myrtle and ginger to enhance its taste. Our Crystal blue tea makes a refreshing iced or warm tea with a fresh citrus & lemon tones.
Does blue pea tea contain caffeine?
When should I drink butterfly pea flower tea?
As it is a herbal tea with no caffeine, you can drink it any time of day without the fear of being up all night! Many people like to drink this blue pea tea after a session of yoga, meditation, massage and spa as it helps with improving circulation to the body. It helps to soothe and relax your mind and body.
Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Benefits
Blue butterfly pea is often called the "beauty" tea and for good reason! It contains a high concentration of anthocyanin - a compound known to increase blood circulation in the head and help to nourish the scalp. It also helps in strengthening the hair follicles from within. In South East Asia, some use blue pea flower extract in hair products to help nourish lustrous strong hair. It is often applied to the scalp to help stimulate growth. Blue pea tea also contains flavonoids which can also help promote collagen production and maintain skin elasticity.
How to make butterfly pea tea
This should result in a nice deep blue hue. For lighter blue, add less flowers or add more flowers for a darker blue.
Step 1: Add 1-2 teaspoons of Crystal butterfly pea tea into a 250ml cup making sure there are roughly 3-4 butterfly pea flowers in there.
Step 2: Let it steep in 100°C water for approx 5-8 minutes.
Step 3: Strain the tea leaves & enjoy with some honey (optional). If you want to change the colour to purple, add a few drops of lemon juice.Can you drink too much butterfly pea tea?
There aren't any known side effects of cautionary of blue tea. Butterfly pea tea is fairly safe and great way to build a healthy habit by drinking it daily. Over drinking could cause nausea and diarrhoea so moderation is key.
Is butterfly pea flower tea safe during pregnancy?
Note: Please consult with your doctor for personalized recommendations.
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Hey you :) It's Nat here. I'm the founder of Life of Cha which started in 2015.
My inspiration came from herbs and tea that helped me overcome things like colds/flu, eczema and overall mental state and wellbeing. I want to share my creations with you so you can enjoy the beautiful taste of natural teas and its amazing health benefits!
- All our teas are blended and packed in Sydney by the disability community who we love to support
- Our teas are designed in with you in mind. It's got to be delicious and functional. We're not a stock standard tea store that sells everything
- We're an Australian small family business who care about our quality and health
We hope you will enjoy our teas in your daily rituals!
SHIPPING INFO
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $79 or FLAT RATE SHIPPING $8.99
No P.O. Boxes, please provide residential or business addresses.
Dispatch Time: 1-3 biz days
All parcels will be noted as "Authority to leave". If you require specific delivery instructions, please include this in the message box upon checkout or send us an email straight after purchase.
For more info, click here.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $150 AUD or FLAT RATE SHIPPING $14.99 AUD.
Dispatch Time: 3-5 biz days
For more info, click here.
WHY US?
Hey you :) It's Nat here. I'm the founder of Life of Cha which started in 2015.
My inspiration came from herbs and tea that helped me overcome things like colds/flu, eczema and overall mental state and wellbeing. I want to share my creations with you so you can enjoy the beautiful taste of natural teas and its amazing health benefits!
- All our teas are blended and packed in Sydney by the disability community who we love to support
- Our teas are designed in with you in mind. It's got to be delicious and functional. We're not a stock standard tea store that sells everything
- We're an Australian small family business who care about our quality and health
We hope you will enjoy our teas in your daily rituals!