Butterfly Pea
Culinary Benefits
Natural Food & Beverage Colorant
Used to create vivid blue teas, lattes, cocktails, and desserts.
Color shifts from blue to purple or pink with the addition of citrus (pH-sensitive anthocyanins).
Herbal Tea (Blue Tea)
Commonly brewed as a caffeine-free herbal infusion with mild, earthy flavor.
Often blended with lemongrass, mint, or honey to add aroma and flavor.
Culinary Ingredient
Incorporated into rice, noodles, and desserts in Southeast Asian cuisine (e.g., nasi kerabu, bua loi).
Adds visual appeal without significantly altering the flavor.
Natural Dye for Crafts and Cosmetics
Used to color handmade soaps, natural skincare products, and textiles.
Gardening & Soil Health
Acts as a nitrogen-fixing legume, improving soil fertility.
Grown as a cover crop or ornamental vine for pollinator support.
Health and Wellness Benefits
Rich in Antioxidants
Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to enhance memory and reduce anxiety; thought to have mild nootropic properties.
Anti-Inflammatory & Adaptogenic Effects
Supports Eye and Skin Health
Supports Blood Sugar and Metabolic Health
Soothing Digestive and Diuretic Properties
Culinary Benefits
Natural Food & Beverage Colorant
Used to create vivid blue teas, lattes, cocktails, and desserts.
Color shifts from blue to purple or pink with the addition of citrus (pH-sensitive anthocyanins).
Herbal Tea (Blue Tea)
Commonly brewed as a caffeine-free herbal infusion with mild, earthy flavor.
Often blended with lemongrass, mint, or honey to add aroma and flavor.
Culinary Ingredient
Incorporated into rice, noodles, and desserts in Southeast Asian cuisine (e.g., nasi kerabu, bua loi).
Adds visual appeal without significantly altering the flavor.
Natural Dye for Crafts and Cosmetics
Used to color handmade soaps, natural skincare products, and textiles.
Gardening & Soil Health
Acts as a nitrogen-fixing legume, improving soil fertility.
Grown as a cover crop or ornamental vine for pollinator support.
Health and Wellness Benefits
Rich in Antioxidants
Traditionally used in Ayurvedic medicine to enhance memory and reduce anxiety; thought to have mild nootropic properties.
Anti-Inflammatory & Adaptogenic Effects
Supports Eye and Skin Health
Supports Blood Sugar and Metabolic Health
Soothing Digestive and Diuretic Properties