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Butterfly Pea TeaCaffeine-Free Floral Infusion
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This naturally caffeine-free flower tea is gentle on the stomach and contains many natural plant compounds that can support the body.
For centuries, the butterfly pea flower has been valued in Ayurveda. Its Sanskrit name is Aparajita, which means "the unconquerable,". In Ayurvedic tradition, the flower is linked to a bright mood and a clear, steady mind. Today we still enjoy it for the same reason: it's a gentle, caffeine-free cup that gives you a moment to slow down and think.
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- Formulated by Ayurvedic principles
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Natural dried flowers
A good mood and a clear mind
What Butterfly Pea symbolises in Ayurveda
What is butterfly pea flower?
The butterfly pea flower has been valued in Ayurvedic tradition for centuries. In Sanskrit it is called Aparajita, "the unconquerable," after a form of the goddess Durga. Across South and Southeast Asia, it has long been used as a natural blue food colouring, as an offering in temple rituals, and as a gentle everyday tea. People there knew it well long before it reached Western shelves.
These small blue flowers are naturally caffeine-free. As soon as they touch hot water, the water turns a deep indigo. Add a squeeze of lime and watch the whole cup turn violet.
Why does this tea change from blue to purple?
Nothing is added to make this tea blue. As the flowers steep, they release their own colour into your cup. That colour comes from anthocyanins, natural plant pigments also found in blueberries and red cabbage. Anthocyanins react to acidity, so when you squeeze in some lime, the citric acid changes the pigment's structure and the tea turns violet.
When to drink it
- In the evening. A caffeine-free tea for the end of the day. A nice change if you usually drink chamomile.
- In summer. Brew it strong, let it cool and pour it over ice with lime and fresh mint.
- With guests. Serve it blue and add the lime at the table to surprise your guest.
Butterfly Pea Flower
All you need to know about our Butterfly Pea Flower
How to brew
- Heat water to 80°C
- Add 1 tsp of Butterfly Pea per cup
- Steep for 5–8 minutes
- Add honey, lime juice or ginger
A squeeze of lime or any citrus will magically change the tea's blue colour. Try it.
Ingredients
- Butterfly Pea flowers (Clitoria ternatea) dried, whole, single-origin from Sri Lanka
Iced butterfly pea tea
Brew it stronger: use 3g of flowers per cup. Let it cool completely, then chill in the fridge for at least an hour. Pour over one large ice cube. Add lime and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve.
Honey pairs beautifully. A slice of fresh ginger deepens the flavour. A splash of coconut water turns it into something almost tropical.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda is all about how to feel good in your own body
Ayurveda is a traditional system of health from India. The name comes from Sanskrit and means "the science of life". It is about looking after yourself every day and paying attention to balance, so your body is supported before problems start.
In Ayurveda, a lot starts with digestion. It talks about agni, your "digestive fire." Think of it as how well your body breaks down food and puts it to use. When agni is working well, Ayurveda says the rest of the body benefits too. That's why many Ayurvedic habits, spices and teas are about keeping your digestion calm and steady.
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Ease after meals
Get rid of that heavy, sluggish feeling
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Makes a beautiful iced tea
Brewed strong, chilled, and finished with lime and mint over ice
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Gentle ritual tea
It has been used in South Asian kitchens for centuries as a natural blue dye, a ceremonial ingredient and a gentle tea
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