Blue Tea – Naturally Beautiful and Refreshing
Blue tea is a naturally caffeine-free herbal drink made from dried butterfly pea flowers (Clitoria ternatea), traditionally enjoyed throughout Southeast Asia. When infused in hot water, the flowers release a striking deep-blue colour and a delicate, earthy flavour.
The brilliant colour comes from natural plant pigments called anthocyanins—particularly a group known as ternatins. Add lemon or lime juice and watch the tea transform from blue to purple or pink as its acidity changes.
Potential benefits
- Naturally rich in antioxidant plant compounds
- Caffeine-free, making it suitable for drinking during the day or evening
- May help protect cells from oxidative stress
- May support a healthy response to carbohydrate- and fat-rich meals
- Provides a refreshing, low-calorie alternative to sugary drinks when served without added sugar
- Traditionally enjoyed as a calming and relaxing herbal beverage
Small human studies found that concentrated butterfly pea flower extract increased measures of antioxidant capacity and may moderate some temporary blood-sugar, insulin and blood-fat changes after meals. However, research remains limited, so blue tea should be presented as a nourishing beverage—not as a treatment or cure for any illness. (PMC)
How to prepare
Place approximately 1 teaspoon of dried blue tea—or the recommended quantity—into a cup.
Add 200–250 ml of hot water.
Steep for 5–8 minutes.
Strain and enjoy warm, or cool it and serve over ice.
Add lemon or lime for a beautiful purple colour.
Honey may be added for sweetness.
It can also be blended with lemongrass, ginger, mint, pandan, honey or citrus.
Important:
Pregnant or breastfeeding people, anyone taking regular medication—especially diabetes medication—or anyone with a medical condition should seek professional advice before consuming concentrated herbal extracts regularly. This product is a beverage and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.