Dive into the fascinating realm of Blue Pea Flower Tea, an elegant and soothing herbal tea obtained from the dried flowers of the butterfly pea plant (Clitoria ternatea) and is naturally free of caffeine.
Not only does it have a captivating blue hue, it is also quite pleasing to the taste and deliciously fragrant. The consumption of Blue Pea Flower Tea is anything but average as it offers a soothing tea with a very light taste that also has a multitude of herbal properties.
Tea Life Australia is proud to present quality Blue Pea Flower Tea which is ethically produced and well-cared for to ensure only the finest quality is presented to you.
If you want to experience the taste of an unusual herbal tea or if you simply want to enhance your tea colored drinks, Blue Pea Flower Tea will not disappoint you.
For some fun recipe ideas, please see our article here.
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The Taste of Blue Pea Flower Tea
When it comes to Blue Pea Flower Tea, people may not gush about its flavor but rather its rich attributes with a hint of sweetness that is mellow and not very harsh.
This mild tea can be enjoyed on its own or can be served blended with other herbs or spices.
It is important to note that the tea itself is relatively bland, and therefore goes nicely with honey, agave, lemon, or lime if one is searching for sweetness or acidity. Due to its gentle flavor profile, the beverage can also be combined with other herbs, fruits or teas and hence serve variety of purposes.
Serve it hot or cold and this tea can be enjoyed all day long.
What is Blue Pea Flower Tea?
Blue Pea Flower Tea or “Clitoria ternatea” uses clitorea ternatea flowers from Southeast Asia. Blue parts of the flower make this tea famous.
It has been employed in traditional Ayurvedic medicine and other Southeast Asian medicines for a long time, usually consumed for its bright blue color and for health's sake, which comes with many benefits.
The color imparted by the petals when soaked in hot water is deep blue and beautiful, providing a visual delight while making the tea.
Blue Pea Flower Tea not only tantalizes the eye, but it also has a subtle earthy and slightly floral note that makes it a great addition to the herb tea selection. Most enjoyable are its color-changing characteristics — lemon is fun to use, as the tea changes from blue to purple.
It’s a nice surprise for tea lovers and those who want to take care of their health at the same time.
Health Benefits of Blue Pea Flower Tea
Blue Pea Flower Tea can be such a beauty and perfection at the same time, and may also deliver quite a few health gain possibilities. Here are some:
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Rich in Antioxidants: The blue color is indeed a eye catcher, Blue pea flower tea carry additional health benefits, being filled with anti-inflammatory nutrients and offering a high amount of anthocyanins.
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Supports Cognitive Health: The effects of tea with pea flowers on memory and cognition are not new; herbal medicine usually contains blue pea flowers that are employed for memory enhancement.
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Enhances Skin Health: The antioxidants present in blue pea flower tea can aid in maintaining skin health and help increase collagen’s mass while preventing any injury from free radicals.
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Helps With Stress Relief: This tea will not irritate you in any way as it contains soothing qualities. It will help you unwind and relieve tension efficiently.
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Enhances Eyecare: Eye care can be enhanced with the consumption of bleu pea flower tea since high levels of antioxidants have been known to provide eye strain relief.
A Treat To The Eyes: Colour-Changing Properties
In fact, one of the most fascinating characteristics of Blue Pea Flower Tea is the way it alters its color. The deep blue color of the tea comes from the anthocyanin pigments found in the petals of the blue pea flower.
But here’s where the fun truly begins: if you add a wedge of lemon or lime to the tea, it will turn the purple hue that was there before. It is the acidity of the citrus that disrupts the tea’s pH level, which causes this phenomenon.
This makes Blue Pea Flower Tea an interesting drink and a stimulating activity for tea fans of all ages.
Making Blue Pea Flower Tea
Once more, brewing Blue Pea Flower Tea is both a simple and enjoyable process and requires a lot of compromise on your part when it comes to extracting its stunning color and subtle taste:
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Water temperature: It is best to heat water to about 90°C (194°F) to give the petals their color as well as taste.
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Steeping time: Take 1 - 2 teaspoons of dried blue pea flowers and put them in a cup of hot water. Allow them to steep for about 5-7 minutes, or longer if necessary, depending on how strong you prefer your tea.
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Enhancements: You can add a slice of lemon or lime to witness the tea shift colors from blue to purple. The tea can also be sweetened with sugar or honey and fresh mint can be added to give it a sweeter taste.
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Enjoy: The tea can be served warm or cold and gives different effects. The cold tea is perfect for summer while the warm tea helps calm you down.
Why Choose Blue Pea Flower Tea from Tea Life Australia?
Tea Life Australia carefully considers where to source the Blue Pea Flower Tea so that the customer can receive only quality, and this is Blue Pea Flower Tea. Each production of our tea goes through strict processes to make sure that its natural colour, taste, and health qualities are not removed during the processes so that you get the best out of our tea every time.
There are no artificial colors or flavors or additives in our Blue Pea Flower Tea, so you will enjoy a good natural tea which offers great beauty and wellness.
The Cultural Tradition of Blue Pea Flower Tea
Blue Pea Flower Tea is very popular in countries in south east Asia such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam. In these areas, blue pea flower tea is served as a cool drink, combined sometimes with lemon and honey.
In Thailand, the flower is known as ‘Nam Dok Anchan’ and is commonly brewed in festivals due to its beautiful color and purported health benefits.
Apart from being a popular drink, blue pea flower has also been used for ages in Ayurveda and traditional medicine due to its soothing and healing properties.
Nowadays, Blue Pea Flower Tea is still one of the highly appreciated teas worldwide owing to its flavor, versatility and aesthetics.
Sustainable Sourcing and Ethical Practices
At Tea Life Australia, we emphasize the importance of responsible and sustainable sourcing. Our Blue Pea Flower Tea is sourced from farmers whom we trust and who use sustainable methods in order to protect the environment.
By using our tea, you are not only taking care of your health but also encouraging sustainable agriculture and ethical standards.
Order Your Blue Pea Flower Tea Today
Looking forward to try out the beauty and health benefits of Blue Pea Flower Tea? Place your order with Tea Life Australia today and experience the beauty of this herbal infusion.
If you’re on a cold day and want to relax after a long day, lay back with this herbal infusion served hot, or on a hot day prepare an exciting iced tea and watch the tea change color, whichever way you decide to enjoy Blue Pea Flower Tea, it will be sure to tantalize your taste buds and your senses.
The Blue Pea Flower Tea is easy to like with an interesting look and a moderate flavour. It may even offer health benefits, thus it should be appreciated by any tea lover. Give it a try!
