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Butterfly Pea & Lemon Tea

A naturally blue botanical infusion that turns beautiful shades of violet and purple when a squeeze of fresh lemon is added.

Actual Flowers from my Meadow Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers 50 g pouch showing blue dried flowers, not a photograph of finished tea

Meet the botanical

Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers

Clitoria ternatea

Delicate whole dried blue flowers for naturally vivid herbal infusions and colourful culinary creations. This is our genuine Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers 50 g pouch, not a finished-tea photograph.

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Ingredients for your infusion

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp dried Flowers from my Meadow Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers (Clitoria ternatea)
  • 1 cup freshly boiled water
  • A squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • Honey, optional

How to prepare

Method

  1. Place 1 tsp dried Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers in a heat-safe teapot or cup.
  2. Pour over 1 cup of freshly boiled water. Cover and steep for 5–7 minutes.
  3. Strain out the flowers and stir in a little honey if desired.
  4. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Watch the naturally blue infusion shift towards violet or purple as the acidity changes.
  5. Enjoy freshly prepared and warm.

Before you enjoy

Botanical & serving notes

  • Botanical: Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers are Clitoria ternatea; the active Flowers from my Meadow product is packed for culinary teas and drinks.
  • Colour: The blue pigments (anthocyanins) react to acidity, producing violet or purple shades when lemon is added. The intensity will depend on the flowers, brew and amount of lemon; no exact colour is guaranteed.
  • Pregnancy, breastfeeding and medication: Safety data are limited. Consult a suitably qualified healthcare professional before drinking this herbal infusion if pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or living with a medical condition.
  • Allergies: Avoid the botanical if you have a known allergy to Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers or experience any sensitivity.
  • Honey: If used, honey-containing drinks must not be given to infants under 12 months.
  • Serving: This tea is intended to be enjoyed freshly prepared. No tested storage life or medicinal benefits are claimed.