Dried butterfly pea flowers, deep indigo

Clitoria ternatea

Butterfly Pea

Tamil Nadu · Kerala · Karnataka

Deep indigo flowers from Tamil Nadu's temple gardens. The same flower monks used to dye robes for centuries. Steep in water and watch it turn vivid blue — add a drop of lemon and it shifts to violet. No other flower does this.

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What Butterfly Pea Does

Powerful Antioxidant

Rich in anthocyanins — the same compounds that make blueberries a superfood. Protects cells from oxidative damage.

Cognitive Enhancement

Supports memory and cognitive function. Traditionally used in Ayurveda as a brain tonic for clarity and focus.

Natural Blue Colouring

A safe, plant-based blue food dye with no synthetic chemicals. Use in rice, cocktails, desserts, and baking.

Anti-Anxiety

Calming properties that help reduce stress and anxiety without sedation. A gentle nervine for daily use.

How to Steep

Butterfly pea steeping sequence, blue to violet
  1. Place 5-6 dried flowers in clear glass.
  2. Pour hot water (90°C).
  3. Watch the deep indigo develop over 3 minutes.
  4. Squeeze lemon — the blue shifts to violet instantly.
  5. Strain and enjoy. Beautiful in cocktails and rice.

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