Also called "Blue Tea". It is often pared with herbs like mint, ginger, lemongrass or cinnamon.
Butterfly pea
- is rich in anti-oxidants
- may boost your heart health by improving blood pressure and cholesterol levels
- Has antithrombotic effects - This means it may prevent the formation of blood clots, a risk factor for stroke.
Research suggests that butterfly pea tea may help support healthy digestion and gut health, which is highly linked to immune function, and protect the gastrointestinal tract from spasms, nausea, heartburn and ulcers.
It can also potentially support detoxification and the liver’s ability to remove harmful waste from the body, since it acts as a mild laxative and natural diuretic.
Other medicinal properties:
- Has immune-boosting effects
- mild laxative
- natural diuretic
- Anti fungal properties
- Antimicrobial properties
- May improve memory and supports Cognitive Health
- may promote weight loss
- may help manage your blood sugar levels
Other uses/benefits:
Caffeine-free alternative
When the acidity of the pea flower tea changes, the color changes as well. This quality makes butterfly pea flower a popular ingredient among mixologists for specialty cocktails
May be used as a natural dye for foods, drinks, and textiles
