Butterfly Pea – Blue Tea
It's called the butterfly pea flower. Or less prosaically – clitoria. It turns your beverage into a beautiful shade of turquoise and surprises many with its many health benefits. Blue tea has been popular in Ayurveda for centuries, but recently grabbed the attention of modern science. It's rare, so you won't find this in a supermarket. Enjoy it on its own, or get a few dried flowers with your favorite drink.
Shipping methods
| Nizozemská pošta HD - zásilkovna | Delivered by 10. 7. | 1,00 € |
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Delivered by 10. 7. | 4,90 € |
Ingredients
100 % Clitoria ternateaBrew & Taste
Blue tea is recognizable at first sight – the butterfly pea flowers are vibrant blue and give a turquoise infusion after brewing. Its color varies according to the pH of the liquid; blue tea combined with a few drops of lemon, for example, is very dark purple. The flavor is described as natural, earthy and woody, similar to some green teas.
Origins
The most striking part of the butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) is the dark blue flower. The plant itself looks like a shrub with dark green elliptical leaves. Butterfly pea is a perennial herb, its flowers are about 4cm long and the fruits are flat pods that contain 6-10 seeds. They can be eaten before they ripen. Butterfly pea is usually grown as an ornamental plant. Interestingly, it is planted where there is a need to improve the soil quality. Its roots provide a symbiotic environment for soil bacteria that convert nitrogen from the atmosphere into substances usable by the plant. The nitrogen is then returned to the soil as it decomposes.
Its natural habitat is in most countries of Southeast Asia, which is why it has acquired many names there. In Thailand and Vietnam, for example, blue tea is available as nam dok anchan. It is mixed with mint, honey and lemon and is used as a soothing and relaxing drink in the evenings. It is often served at spas and wellness centers.
In its native habitat, the blue flowers are used as a dye. Malay cuisine works with the extract to color sticky rice. In Thailand, they make blue syrup, and in Burma, they coat the flowers in batter and fry them.
Butterfly pea flowers are processed through careful drying and mainly contain flavonoids. The tea can be served warm or iced. Its color changes when combined with, for example, lemon or hibiscus, which are popular choices. Punch bowls or cocktails with blue tea are also popular. Blue tea frozen into ice cubes slowly dissolves and changes the colour of the drink of your choice.
Benefits of ingredients:
Herb packaging preview
We pack our herbs in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. Thanks to the hermetic seal, the herbs are protected against humidity, light and foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew and the herb itself.
Preparation
100 °C
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5-7 minutes
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Instructions for preparation
- Pour 200ml of boiled water (100°C) per 5 flowers.
- Steep for 5-7 minutes, then strain.
Blue tea is processed according to food industry standards but must not be used directly as a food product – it is intended solely as an ingredient.
We sell it exclusively as an ingredient for preparing an infusion for external use.
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