Butterfly Pea Flowers

Size: 4 oz bag

Clitoria ternatea aka Butterfly Pea Flower is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia and some parts of the United States. It is a member of the Fabaceae family and closely resembles sweet peas and varietals grown for agricultural purposes. What sets this species apart is the high concentration of anthocyanins in its petals, these are water pigments found in plants. When this dried flower is introduced to base liquids it turns them a shocking blue hue, if you combine with the acidity of lemon, it becomes a royal purple.

The possibilities are endless with this unique flower, you can use it as a natural food and drink dye, add it to cosmetics and soaps, or just enjoy it as a delicious herbal tea with many benefits.

One suggestion is to make iced tea with the flowers and serve with lemon juice ice cubes, the slow dispersal of the acidic citrus makes for an impressive beverage. Along with its unique coloring effects, butterfly pea flower has also been touted for helping to support healthy skin and general wellness when used topically or consumed as a tea or tincture.

Butterfly pea  has many potential health benefits, including: 

Health benefits

• Stress and anxiety: May help improve mood and reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety 

• Anti-inflammatory: May help reduce inflammation 

• Antioxidant: May help neutralize harmful free radicals in the body 

• Brain health: May improve memory, cognitive function, and brain health 
• Skin and hair health: May protect skin from premature aging and maintain hair health 
• Heart health: May help maintain heart health 
• Weight loss: May help with weight loss and boost metabolism 
• Blood sugar control: May help stabilize blood sugar levels and improve insulin sensitivity 

How to use 

• Steep dried flowers in hot water to make tea

• Use powdered butterfly pea flower in smoothies, face masks, and hair masks

• Use butterfly pea flower as a natural dye

Organically Grown

Organic foods are grown on land that has been free from the use of synthetic fertilizers, growth regulators, insecticides or herbicides for at least three years. Before a product can be labeled Certified Organic, farmers and processors must meet certain requirements.