Butterfly Pea Whole Flower 1lb

🌿 Butterfly Pea Flower (Clitoria ternatea)

Also known as: Blue Pea • Asian Pigeonwings • Bluebellvine
Family: Fabaceae (Legume family — not related to ragweed)
Origin: Thailand, Malaysia, and tropical Asia
Parts used: Dried flowers
Primary use: Internal & External

✨ Description

Vibrant, enchanting, and naturally color-shifting, Butterfly Pea Flower is a tea that captures both the eye and the spirit. This stunning blossom brews into a brilliant deep cobalt-blue infusion that magically transforms into violet or fuchsia when lemon, lime, or other acidic ingredients are added.

Beyond its beauty, Butterfly Pea is a gentle nervine and antioxidant-rich adaptogen, long used in Ayurvedic and Southeast Asian traditions to enhance memory, support glowing skin, and promote inner calm. Its mild, earthy flavor and mesmerizing hue make it one of the most beloved botanicals for creative tea blends, lattes, and herbal elixirs.

🍵 Dried Herb Uses

As a relaxing, antioxidant tea or blend enhancer:

• Brain & Memory Support: Traditionally used to support focus, clarity, and creativity.
• Calming & Mood-Enhancing: Helps soothe the nervous system and ease stress or restlessness.
• Beauty & Skin Health: Antioxidants help protect collagen and restore a radiant complexion.
• Color Magic: The natural compound anthocyanin (from the same family of pigments as blueberries) gives Butterfly Pea its vivid blue hue — which shifts to purple or pink with a squeeze of citrus!

Directions (Internal Use):
Steep 1 teaspoon of dried flowers in 8 oz of hot water for 5–10 minutes.
For a deeper color, steep longer or use more flowers.
Serve hot or iced — add lemon or lime juice to watch the color transform!

Flavor Pairings:

• Combine with Lemongrass or Mint for a refreshing, tropical flavor.
• Blend with Hibiscus for a deep purple hue and tangy twist.
• Pair with Chamomile, Rose, or Jasmine for soothing floral blends.
• Add to Green Tea or Butterfly Pea Latte blends for natural color and antioxidants.

💧 External Uses

• Use cooled tea as a natural hair rinse to strengthen strands and enhance shine.
• Add to bath water for a luxurious blue soak that soothes the mind and skin.
• Infuse into toners or facial mists for antioxidant skin care and hydration.

🔮 Metaphysical & Energetic Uses

• Third Eye & Throat Chakra Activation: Enhances intuition, creativity, and clear communication.
• Calming Energy: Symbolizes clarity, calm, and spiritual connection.
• Transformation Magic: Its color-changing nature represents adaptability, flow, and emotional healing.

Affirmation:

“I flow with color, creativity, and calm — embracing transformation with grace.”

🌿 Pairing Suggestions

• Lemongrass or Mint – for bright, refreshing blends.
• Hibiscus or Rose – for beauty and heart chakra blends.
• Chamomile or Jasmine – for calm and floral depth.
• Green Tea or Blue Lotus – for antioxidant and mood-balancing synergy.

🌼 Harvest & Sourcing

Our Butterfly Pea Flowers are handpicked at peak bloom from small farms in Thailand and Malaysia, where they are shade-dried to preserve their intense indigo pigment and delicate flavor.
Each batch is vibrant, fragrant, and full of anthocyanin compounds that give this flower its famous color-shifting magic.

⚖️ Energetics & Taste

• Taste: Mild, earthy, and subtly floral — similar to green tea but naturally caffeine-free.
• Energetic profile: Cooling, soothing, harmonizing.
• Pairs well with: Lemongrass, Hibiscus, Mint, Rose, and Chamomile.

⚠️ Warnings

• Generally considered safe for daily use.
• Avoid excessive consumption during pregnancy or when using blood-thinning medications without guidance.
• Store in a cool, dry, and dark place to maintain its vibrant color.

🌻 A Note from the Herbalist

Butterfly Pea reminds us that transformation is beautiful — that a single squeeze of lemon can turn calm blue into passionate violet. It’s the perfect herb for artists, dreamers, and tea lovers who find healing in beauty.

Whether in tea, latte, or bath, its magic never fails to inspire awe.