Introducing a flower guaranteed to give you the blues. (Thankfully, it’s not the blues normally associated with dingy bars and failed relationships.) Rather, it’s quite the opposite; this flower naturally produces the most amazing colored tea that is guaranteed to stir up conversation and interest.

The petals of the Blue Pea Flower, (Latin: Clitoria ternatea), have been used since time immemorial to add color to celebratory drinks in various locales around the world.  For centuries, the Thai people have had a love affair with Butterfly Blue Pea flowers, and they use the amazing flower to create teas and other beverages such as nam dock anchan.  

Use about 12 flowers per serving to produce the deep blue hue of the water (use less for a cyan color). Next, add a few drops of lime juice for sweetness and watch your glass turn purple! If you pour it over ice, then serve it with a slice of lime and get ready to say “mmm”.

Experiment, and get the blues today!

​What does Ayurveda say about the Blue Pea Flower? According to India’s traditional medicine, Blue Pea Flower has been in use for centuries as an antidepressant, anticonvulsant, sedative and memory enhancer. Amazing.