Butterfly Pea Flower Loose Herbal Tea – Whole Flowers

• Botanical name: Clitoria ternatea L.

• Plant family: Fabaceae

• Plant part: Whole flowers

• Product form: Loose herbal tea

• Appearance: Deep-blue to lavender petals

• Country of origin: India

What Is Butterfly Pea Flower?

Butterfly pea is a tropical climbing plant known for its striking blue flowers. The whole dried flowers brew into a vivid blue herbal infusion with a mild, floral flavor.

The flowers contain natural blue plant pigments called anthocyanins. These pigments respond to acidity. Adding lemon or another acidic ingredient can shift the tea from blue toward violet or pink.

Enjoy butterfly pea flower tea hot, iced, or as a colorful base for lattes, lemonades and botanical mocktails. Color intensity may vary with the amount of flowers, water quality, brewing time and added ingredients.

Key Features

• Whole butterfly pea flowers

• Made with Clitoria ternatea

• Vivid blue herbal infusion

• Mild floral flavor

• Changes color with lemon

• Suitable for hot or iced tea

• Useful in botanical beverages

• Naturally varied petals and color

Ingredients

Whole butterfly pea flowers (Clitoria ternatea).

Ingredient Contribution

Butterfly Pea Flower — Clitoria ternatea

• Flavor: Mild, floral and lightly earthy

• Aroma: Soft and delicate

• Appearance: Produces a vivid blue infusion

• Formulation role: Adds botanical color without overpowering other flavors

• Culinary context: Used in teas, cold drinks and colorful food preparations

• Symbolic context: Its changing color can represent creativity, transformation and reflection in a personal ritual. These are modern symbolic associations, not scientifically established effects.

How to Prepare

1. Add 1–2 teaspoons of whole butterfly pea flowers to a tea infuser.

2. Pour 8 fluid ounces of hot water over the flowers.

3. Cover and steep for 5–10 minutes.

4. Strain completely before serving.

5. Add lemon after brewing for a violet or pink color shift.

Adjust the amount and steeping time to reach your preferred color and flavor.

Iced Tea

Prepare the tea at double strength, strain and pour over ice. Add lemon, fruit or your preferred sweetener if desired.

Flavor and Aroma

Butterfly pea flower tea has a mild floral flavor with a light earthy character. Longer steeping may create a more noticeable astringency.

Its gentle flavor makes it suitable for blending with citrus, lemongrass, hibiscus, mint and other culinary herbs.

Natural Color Variation

Whole flowers can vary from deep blue to blue-violet or lavender. Differences in flower color, size and shape are normal for minimally processed botanicals.

The brewed color also depends on water chemistry, steeping time and acidity. Adding lemon generally shifts the infusion toward violet or pink.

Storage

Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry and dark place. Protect the flowers from moisture, heat and direct sunlight, which may fade their natural color.

Safety and Cautions

• Long-term human safety information remains limited.

• Do not use if you are allergic to butterfly pea flower.

• Consult a qualified healthcare professional before regular use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Consult a healthcare professional before use if you take medication, especially medication that affects blood sugar.

• Stop using the product if nausea, digestive upset or another unexpected reaction occurs.

• Keep out of reach of children and pets.

Educational Disclaimer

This product is sold as a conventional herbal tea, not as a dietary supplement.

Information about color, flavor and traditional use is provided for culinary and educational purposes. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.