Butterfly Pea Flower Tea Lan Die Hua 30g Jar Dried Blue Herbal Flowers for Drinks and Desserts

Butterfly Pea Flower, known in TCM as Lan Die Hua (蓝蝴蝶), is the dried blossom of Clitoria ternatea, a leguminous flower widely used in Southeast Asian and Chinese herbal tea traditions. These whole dried flowers are naturally sun-dried and jar-packed. Traditionally associated with cooling and calming qualities, they are prized for their vivid blue infusion, which turns purple with lemon or other acidic ingredients. Enjoy as a floral infusion, in blended drinks, or as a natural food coloring.

Key Selling Points

• Whole dried butterfly pea flowers, Lan Die Hua (蓝蝴蝶), from Clitoria ternatea
• Naturally sun-dried blossoms packed in a 30g jar for easy storage and dosing
• Brews a striking deep blue infusion that shifts to violet with lemon juice
• Traditionally used in herbal tea practice and valued for its cooling floral character
• Versatile for teas, lattes, cocktails, desserts, and natural food coloring

Quality & Sensory

Typically deep blue to indigo whole flowers with a light, dry texture and a faintly fresh floral aroma. The brewed infusion is typically a vivid blue with a mild, gently earthy floral taste and a smooth, clean finish.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Steep alone as a blue herbal flower tea
• Blend into iced drinks, lattes, or lemonades for a color-changing effect
• Use as a natural blue coloring in desserts, rice, or baked goods
• Mix with chrysanthemum or rose for layered floral infusions

Traditional Uses

In traditional herbal practice, butterfly pea flower has long been brewed as a cooling floral infusion, often served with honey or citrus. It is commonly paired with chrysanthemum, rose, or lemongrass in blended teas and used in Southeast Asian cuisine to color rice and desserts naturally. Its dramatic blue-to-purple color change with acidic ingredients has made it a favorite for celebratory drinks.

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