Butterfly Pea Flower (Organic)

Native to southeast Asia and Indonesia, this indigo beauty is loaded with antioxidants and compounds that reduce inflammation and protect cells from damage, but contains no caffeine. In Ayurvedic medicine the flower is called Ajaparita, and is taken to relieve pain and even depression.

Pea Flower offers a rich umami flavor like green tea without caffeine, these blossoms yield an almost unreal blue liquor that is known to help with calm and mental agility, as well as circulatory health and metabolism.

Though it takes longer to steep than true tea leaves, the beautiful elixir produced from 10-15 minutes in hot water (195°F or higher) are full of nutritional benefits. Add a splash of citrus and this unbelievable blue instantly turns to an amethyst purple.

The fascinating color-changing properties have inspired cocktails and mocktails and blue ice cubes that turn lemonade purple. The color can also be used as a dye, even for easter eggs. We've even seem some awesome recipes for blue rice.