Butterfly Pea Flower

Clitoria ternatea | Color-Changing Tea · Antioxidant-Rich · Naturally Caffeine-Free

Tastes like: very mild, soft, and slightly earthy, like a delicate green tea. It's all about the color — and it takes on the flavor of whatever you add, like lemon, honey, or hibiscus.

Drop a few dried Butterfly Pea Flowers into hot water and watch it turn a deep ocean blue. Add a squeeze of lemon and it shifts to violet-pink right before your eyes. It's not a trick — it's natural plant chemistry. The flower's anthocyanins change color with acidity, the same antioxidant pigments that give blueberries their hue.*

Butterfly pea flower has a long history in Southeast Asian kitchens, where it colors rice, desserts, and drinks, and in Ayurvedic tradition, where it has been valued for mental clarity and calm.*

Why Butterfly Pea Flower?

• Naturally rich in anthocyanin antioxidants*
• May support focus and mental clarity*
• May support a calm, relaxed mood*
• May support healthy-looking skin and hair*
• May support blood sugar levels already within normal range*
• The most fun, interactive tea in the shop — blue to violet with a squeeze of lemon
• Naturally caffeine-free

How to Brew

1. Add 5–7 dried flowers to 8 oz of hot (not boiling) water
2. Cover while steeping
3. Steep 5–10 minutes — the longer the steep, the deeper the blue
4. Enjoy as-is, or add lemon or hibiscus to shift the color to violet-pink

Traditional tip: In Thailand, butterfly pea tea is brewed with pandan leaf and served over ice. Chill a strong brew, pour it over ice, and add a splash of citrus for a color-changing iced tea.

Supplement Facts Summary

Serving size: 5–7 dried flowers (about 1g). Available in a 1 oz package. Key compounds: ternatin anthocyanins, kaempferol, quercetin, procyanidins. Nutritional values are approximate and vary by harvest.

Bundle With

Butterfly Pea Flower pairs beautifully with Hibiscus for a color-shifting duo, or Lemon Balm for a calm evening cup. Find it on our Fruity Shelf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the color change? Its anthocyanin pigments react to acidity — plain water keeps them blue, and lemon or hibiscus shifts them to violet-pink.

Does it have a strong flavor? No — it's mild and slightly earthy, which is why it's often blended with citrus, hibiscus, or pandan.

Is it safe during pregnancy? No — butterfly pea flower is not recommended during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

Does it interact with medication? Consult your healthcare provider if you take blood sugar or blood-thinning medications.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.