Butterfly Pea Tea: what it is and why we love it

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Butterfly Pea Tea: The tea that can do magic

Clitoria Tea sounds more like a new, crazy beauty treatment for our vulva, but for once it is not. Clitoria Tea or Butterfly Pea Tea is actually something to drink. Our first impression was not that far away: The flowers from which the tea is made are reminiscent of the female sexual organ. But the tea has a lot more to offer.

Butterfly Pea Tea – What is it exactly?

Clitoria Tea or Butterfly Pea Tea is a beautiful, naturally blue tea that comes from the Ayuvedic art of healing. It is made from the petals of the blue clitoris, also known as the pubic flower in this country.

For tea, the butterfly pea flowers are collected during their flowering in the early morning hours and immediately dried in the sun.

Tea with a special effect

Butterfly Pea Tea or Clitoria Tea is not only very healthy, but also a real eye-catcher. The tea can change its color. By its very nature, its blue looks really good in the cup, with a few squirts of lemon juice it turns purple to pink and if you add hibiscus flowers, it turns into a bright red liquid. The only thing he doesn’t like mineral water is that when mixed with it, the Clitoria Tea turns gray. The color change results from the Change in pH. Due to its play of colors, it is also very popular in cocktails and is used to color dishes.

Does it even taste good?

Yes! Especially for those who like herbal teas. It has a very mild taste and shows gentle woody, earthy notes that are reminiscent of black or green tea. The tea is caffeine-free.

How is it done?

Simply pour hot water over five to ten flowers per cup and let them steep for 5 to 8 minutes. The cobalt blue tea is ready!

Butterfly Pea Tea is traditionally served with honey and lemon on ice, but you can also make delicious iced tea or smoothies with it, or mix it with milk or plant-based drink to make a delicious Blue Butterfly Pea Latte.

Where can i get it?

Online of course, but also in many organic markets and health food stores.

How does the Butterfly Pea Tea work?

Butterfly Pea Tea has long been used in traditional Ayurvedic medicine against various diseases, against stress, depression and to improve memory. It is said to have anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects, to have a calming and anxiety-relieving effect, as well as to have a dehydrating and antispasmodic effect. But not only internally, but also externally, it shows its effect: It is supposed to strengthen the hair, reduce the formation of wrinkles and delay the graying of the hair through the blood circulation in the scalp. The tea is also said to have a positive effect on eyesight and fertility. You really can’t go wrong with tea: raise your cups!

Barbara