Dried Butterfly Pea Flowers (Blue Tea)

Kingdom: Plantae
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Clitoria
Species: C. ternatea
Binomial name: Clitoria ternatea

The Butterfly pea flowers are scientifically known as Clitoria Ternatea, the native of this plant in Asia. You can easily recognize this plant with its vibrant, striking blue flower. These flowers are highly used to prepare cosmetics, cocktails, and herbal tea mixtures. 

Recent studies prove that these flowers are rich in antioxidants and healthy properties. Due to the acidity level of this flower, its color will change. Consuming the butterfly pea flower tea will help to cool the body and is also considered an excellent weight-loss beverage. 

Just like green tea, it is also a powerhouse of antioxidants that contains a good amount of catechin EGCG-epigallocatechin gallate, tannins, flavonoids, and polyphenols.

Health Benefits

• The earthy flavor of the Butterfly pea flower tea acts as a mood enhancer. It has a stress-busting effect that helps to reduce anxiety symptoms.
• The tea prepared by using this flower is free from caffeine that contains zero fats, carbs, and cholesterol, so it is an ideal drink for weight loss.
• The flavonoids present in this butterfly pea flower tea helps to stimulate collagen production that maintains the elasticity of the skin. Regular consumption of this tea will enhance skin health.
• This blue tea is rich in proanthocyanidin complexes that enhance eyesight.
• Some studies prove butterfly pea flower beverages will increase the antioxidant level in the body.