Plant Part: Whole Flower

Package Size: 1 oz Pouch

Flavor Profile: Mild, earthy, woody, and herbaceous (similar to a gentle green tea; effortlessly takes on the flavor of paired fruits and herbs)

Overview & Traditional Uses

Butterfly Pea is a striking, vivid cobalt-blue blossom native to Southeast Asia, where it has long been celebrated in traditional Ayurvedic medicine, Southeast Asian culinary arts, and daily herbal wellness. Revered for its breathtaking natural color-changing ability—shifting from deep royal blue to brilliant magenta-purple when exposed to acidity like lemon juice—these delicate blossoms are packed with anthocyanin antioxidants, flavonoids, and soothing properties for mind and body.

• Cognitive Focus & Gentle Calm: Traditionally utilized in Ayurveda as a Medhya Rasayana (brain-rejuvenating herb) to support mental clarity, calm daily tension, and encourage a centered, tranquil state of mind.

• Metaphysical & Folklore Uses: Associated with the Divine Feminine, transformation, intuition, and third-eye clarity. Used in ritual teas, spiritual baths, and intention blends focused on shifting perspectives, unveiling hidden truths, and embracing personal metamorphosis.

• Vibrant Botanical Infusions & Mocktails: Naturally imparts a stunning deep-blue pigment into hot and cold teas, syrups, elixirs, and lemonades without artificial dyes.

Brewing & Preparation

• Standard Infusion: Steep 5–8 whole dried flowers in 8 oz of hot water (200°F / 93°C) for 5–10 minutes. Watch the liquor turn an intense cobalt blue. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon or lime juice to watch the brew instantly transform into vibrant violet-purple!

• Iced Color-Changing Elixirs: Brew a concentrated batch, chill, and pour over ice with lemonade or sparkling water and raw honey.

• Pairs Well With: Lemongrass, Ginger Root, Lemon Verbena, Spearmint, Chamomile, Stevia Leaf.

Precautions & Storage

• Precautions: Generally gentle and well-tolerated. Butterfly Pea belongs to the Fabaceae (legume) family; exercise caution if you have severe legume sensitivities. Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if pregnant, nursing, or taking prescription medications.

• Storage: Store sealed in an airtight pouch or glass jar in a cool, dark, dry pantry away from sunlight and moisture to preserve the delicate petals and vibrant natural pigment.

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