Step into the enchanting world of Butterfly Pea, where vibrant blue hues and natural beauty benefits collide. This vivid botanical isn’t just stunning to look at, it’s rich in antioxidant compounds like anthocyanins, kaempferol, and p-coumaric acid that have made it a favourite in both traditional herbal medicine and modern beauty and wellness rituals.

Used in Southeast Asian cultures for centuries, Butterfly Pea flower (Clitoria ternatea) is now gaining popularity as a natural way to support glowing skin, healthy hair, and gut wellbeing, all in one calming cup of tea. One of its most captivating qualities is its ability to change colour. Thanks to its high anthocyanin content, this vivid blue brew reacts to pH levels, turning a brilliant violet with just a squeeze of lemon. It’s not just beautiful to watch, it’s a sign of the plant’s antioxidant power at work.

💙 The Science Behind Butterfly Pea

Anthocyanins are plant-based antioxidants that are also found in other blue and purple fruits and vegetables like blueberries and purple cabbage. These flavonoids help to naturally neutralise oxidative stress and support the balance of inflammation in the body. The flower’s signature compound, ternatin, is what gives it that blue hue. When exposed to acidic pH (like a squeeze of lemon), ternatin reacts by changing colour to vibrant violet, a natural, visible sign of its potent antioxidant activity.

Here are four science-backed reasons to love Butterfly Pea:

• Rich in antioxidants: Butterfly Pea contains ternatins, kaempferol, and p-coumaric acid, which help reduce oxidative stress throughout the body (Akter et al., 2022).
• Soothes inflammation: A 2018 study by Chen et al. found that fermented Butterfly Pea extract helped calm signs of skin redness and irritation.
• Supports gut microbiome balance: In a 2024 study, a fermented Butterfly Pea kombucha improved gut health and restored metabolic markers like blood sugar, cholesterol, and digestive enzymes.
• Cognitive support: Traditional use in Ayurveda, backed by early research, suggests Butterfly Pea may help protect brain cells from oxidative damage and support memory and focus (Mukherjee et al., 2010).

What Makes Our Blend Special?

The 'Lemon Changes Everything' Butterfly Pea Tea combines Butterfly Pea flowers with White Tea and Cornflower petals for a refreshing herbal infusion that brews into a rich cobalt blue that magically turns purple with a squeeze of lemon 🍋.

• Rich in natural antioxidants (from Butterfly Pea and White Tea)
• Large, fluffy pyramid bags for optimal infusion
• Delicious warm or iced, it's naturally lightly sweet
• Contains natural caffeine from White Tea
• Made in Australia and vegan

How to Brew

Use one tea pyramid per cup. Steep in freshly boiled water for 5–7 minutes, then enjoy as-is or squeeze in some lemon for a purple twist. Naturally sweet and lightly floral, it makes a gorgeous iced tea too.